ICYMI: The 7 largest technical news stories of the Week of Oakley’s next generation of smart glasses until our first week with Alexa+
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This week Oakley and Meta finally revealed their smart glasses (and they look rather great), we have published our Nintendo Switch 2 review (it’s great, but not perfect), and Donald Trump launched a mobile phone (yes, real, and it is strange than it sounds).
To make up for all this and more, we have this quick summary of the seven biggest technical news stories of the week, as well as links to the full story, so that you can dive deeper into the subject.
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7. Garmin launched something other than a watch
GarminThe latter in a real barrage of new releases, the Garmin Index Sleep Monitor, is something different than a watch – designed to be worn on the top armIt is a special sleeping tracker. With a battery life of a maximum of a week and a more accurate signal than wrist-based trackers, the idea of exchanging your Garmin watch for the sleep tracker at night, because many people find big running watches uncomfortable to wear to bed.
We know that this would come for a while and are pleased to get a grip on it – and it is the newest in the trend of screen -free wellness trackers. Polar also starts with a screen-free, subscription-free whoop alternative, although this is only launched in September. If you are tired of the idea of another flashy display in your life, you can check out The discreet fitness -tracker guide of this week here.
6. Xreal launched new smart glasses
The new smart glasses from Xreal are easily the best we have ever seen, largely because of their new optical setup, which offers a larger image and a clearer image (due to reduced reflections) than all competition.
This feels like a real precursor of the Android XR specifications that it works on, and if project Aura can dispose of these functions and more, Xreal can be on a murderous machine.
The only drawback of the impressive nature of the Xreal One Pro is, as you would expect, its price. Currently a few $ 649 / £ 579 costs, and if you take into account ‘optional’ add-ons such as the Xreal Beam Pro (for $ 199 / £ 189), it can start adding. Although as a portable entertainment and productivity company, you do not abandon Xreal’s glasses if you decide to pick them up.
5. Trump tried to make phones great again … We are not convinced
Trump Mobile has priced his mobile service for $ 45.47 a month, a not too subtle nod to the two conditions of Trump as President of the United States. Apart from that, the service, and especially the new, gold T1 telephone, do not offer too many direct references to the sitting president.
We have focused on the headline, which offers a mix of older and new technologies (some are enthusiastic about the 3.5 mm headphone connection) and make a difficult to provide that it will be made in the US.
The Android 15 telephone of $ 499 is set to arrive in September, just in time for the next iPhone. We can’t wait to see that matchup.
4. Apple Music’s New AI DJ made a big impression on many
Bee AppleRecently WWDC Event unveiled its exciting new AutoX function for Apple Music. In contrast to the Crossfade function, which simply crosses from one number to another to prevent holes of silence, Automix creates a seamless play experience with Beat Matching and stretching time to connect each number in a queue.
Although we have a few months to go until Automix rolls out with the wider iOS 26 release, it is currently in developer Beta, and people with early access already reveal the possibilities online, so that one of the first viral music trends is marked.
It is a big step in the direction of improving Apple Music’s sense of community, even if it is still behind Spotify on a social front. But what we see so far is a fun and fascinating new function that many users will win, and as a Spotify fan I hope it makes some notes.
3. We spent a week with Alexa+
It’s months ago Amazon Alexa+revealed his popular voice assistant, which has been an infused reinvestion of his popular release and we have been waiting for a complete public release and an opportunity to try the platform so far.
We spent a week with the Alexa+ Early Access and discovered that although it is not completely baked (and sometimes buggy), the new platform shows a huge promise.
It is the first LLM that Smart Home seems conscious, and that means it can help you to adjust, adjust and improve your Smart Home, provided that all gadgets work with Alexa and can be discovered by the new Alexa+.
It also turns out to be a great conversationalist, and it is very likely that your relationship with Alexa+ will be much different than the one you have had with the timer-friendly and weather-managable OG Alexa.
Meta has expanded its Smart Glasses partnership with Essilorluxottics by introducing a few Oakley Smart glasses based on the HSTN design of the brand.
This writer likes it, but our Slack chat in the office is less than the distinctive appearance. Apart from the aesthetics, the glasses are full of hardware and software -upgrades.
We are talking about the double of the battery life of the Meta Ray-Bans (it is now eight hours instead of four), improved cameras (3K quality video recording) and improved AI help, including things like questions about surfing conditions and golf technology.
They will be launched later this summer, starting at $ 399 / £ 399, but a limited edition pair will get up faster on 11 July for $ 499 / £ 499.
1. We have assessed the Nintendo Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is finally here and we have thoroughly tested the completely new console in recent weeks. In short, it is a phenomenal upgrade over the original switching system. Although it certainly lacks that Hallmark Nintendo innovation, what we have here is a powerful hybrid handheld gaming device.
We now have a fresh 1080p display, which is able to renew the speeds of up to 120Hz. Moreover, the handheld is also provided HDR And variable renewal technology for smoother performance while you are on the road. However, players who prefer a dock mode are not omitted in the cold, because those who play on a TV or benefit monitor can benefit 4k and 1440p resolution settings.
Although the battery life certainly leaves much to be desired, the Switch 2 is nevertheless an accomplished handheld games console, and we can’t wait to see what kind of games Nintendo has in the store in the coming years.
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