A Startup Wants to Put a ‘Soul Computer’ on Your Face. Not Everyone’s Buying It.
Pickle 1, a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses pitched as a “soul computer,” is the first divisive product launch of 2026.
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality (AR) adds digital images, sounds, and info to the real world to create interactive and useful experiences.
1HMX Launches NX1 Platform, Calls It ‘Vital’ for Humanoid Robots and VR
1HMX has opened preorders for its new full-body human-machine interface designed to bring Ready Player One and Real Steel closer to reality.
Are Amazon’s Smart Glasses for Training Humanoids for Deliveries?
Amazon says it’s testing smart glasses for its delivery drivers to make them more efficient, but industry observers suspect a deeper motivation.
The Social Network’s Impact Still Unfolding as Zuckerberg Chases Superintelligence
When The Social Network hit theaters, executives at Facebook (now Meta) feared it could derail the company’s meteoric rise.
Mira Murati, Thinking Machines, and the Coming Technological Singularity
Mira Murati’s new company is already one of the highest valued AI startups in the world without a product.
Anduril Takes Over $22B IVAS Combat VR Headset Project for US Army
The startup is taking over the US Army’s $22 billion production contract for its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) for Microsoft.
Nvidia Backs Taiwan-based MetAI Tech That Transforms 2D Layouts to Digital Twins
Nvidia-backed startup MetAI says its technology can transform complex 2D layouts into digital twin environments in just minutes.
From CAD to 4K Reality: Porsche Uplevels Media Relations with Spatial Computing
The way Porsche unveils its new sports cars is next level.
Future of War: The 2005 Box Office Bomb That Inspired Anduril’s Palmer Luckey
Stealth revolves around a top-secret U.S. Navy program to develop an AI-powered autonomous fighter jet called EDI (Extreme Deep Invader). When the jet becomes sentient, a team of elite pilots must confront it.
Meta Develops Next-Generation AI Robots with Human-like Sense of Touch
The AI geniuses at Meta are working on next-generation robots that understand and interact with the real world like humans.
From Oculus VR to War: Palmer Luckey Back in VR Space with Combat Goggles
The founder of Oculus has returned to the virtual reality space, now bringing his expertise to the battlefield.