Snap’s Specs and Meta’s VR Glasses debut lighter headsets

An author tests two new lightweight AR and VR devices—Snap’s Specs and Meta’s VR Glasses—which shrink traditional bulky headsets into glass-like frames weighing about a quarter pound. Both devices rely on hand and eye tracking rather than physical controllers and lean heavily into entertainment experiences like movies and gaming. While Meta’s setup excels at immersive productivity with multiple virtual monitors, the Snap Specs exhibit noticeable typing latency. Open article →