Evan Spiegel doesn't want you to call Snap Specs AI glasses Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 22:15 Snap CEO Evan Spiegel sat with us to discuss the Snap Specs, privacy, parental controls and more. Spoiler: He says "computing" a lot.
Qualcomm unveils its Snapdragon Reality Elite chip for next-gen AR headsets Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 18:00 Qualcomm's new Snapdragon Reality Elite promises a boost for AR and mixed reality devices.
Xreal officially reveals its Android XR Aura glasses β without a pricetag Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 18:00 The company is taking paid reservations for a launch later this year.
Is NFC charging the secret to nicer-looking smartglasses? Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 18:00 A pair of prototype Ray Ban Meta glasses at AWE 2026 show that NFC charging can achieve similar performance to the pogo pins common in smart glasses today.
Snap's slimmed down AR Specs go on sale later this year for $2,195 Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 17:50 Snap describes its news AR Specs as a "wearable computer."
Meta's Threads app now has half a billion monthly users Engadget By: staff@engadget.com (Karissa Bell) 16 June 2026 at 12:00 Almost three years in, Meta's X competitor is still growing.