The Meta Ray-Ban smartglasses can not only be used to capture POV video for social media, but also to listen to music as well as podcasts, all for $263.20 shipped, originally $329. The glasses pack a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a significant upgrade from the 5MP sensors of their predecessor, while five microphones and open-ear speakers deliver clear audio for calls and music. Product page.
A classic franchise is sneaking back into the limelight, and it’s packing a virtual reality punch that might just change how we slink through the dark. Thief VR Legacy of Shadow, hitting PlayStation VR2, Meta Quest, and PC VR in 2025. Developed by Maze Theory with Vertigo Games and Eidos-Montreal, this game plunges you into the grimy, steampunk-soaked streets of The City like never before.
Palmer Luckey, the tech wunderkind who kickstarted the modern VR revolution with Oculus, has a knack for defying expectations. Standing in a sunlit room filled with lush greenery, he’s all smiles, arms crossed in a casual brown jacket over a floral shirt, cargo shorts, and slip-on shoes. Next to him is Mark Zuckerberg, dressed in his signature minimalist white tee and dark jeans, looking equally at ease. After years of rocky history, Meta and Anduril Industries, the defense-tech company Luckey founded after leaving Meta, are joining forces to create cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems for the U.S. military.
Meta just launched Llama 4, bringing out two new open-source AI models called Llama 4 Scout and Llama 4 Maverick. These are part of Meta’s work to make their AI tools even better, and now they’re built into the Meta AI assistant. You can use this assistant on apps like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram Direct, or on the Meta AI website.
Mark Zuckerberg was spotted rocking a pair of new limited edition Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni glasses at the UFC fight last night. They’ll be limited to just 3,600 units worldwide, finished in Transparent Black with Grey Mirrored lenses and Coperni logo on the arms.
Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses are nothing new, but these Super Bowl ads definitely cost the company at least $8-million USD. In the first ad, we can see actor Chris Pratt donning the AI glasses to identify a piece of fine art—specifically, ‘Comedian’ by Maurizio Cattelan, that looks like a banana duct taped to the wall.
Thirdverse’s X8 Contra Super Wall Storm gives the classic game a VR makeover for Meta Quest. Players can assume the iconic Bill and Lance characters in 3D as they face off against the formidable “Red Falcon” in an intense 360-degree world, battling waves of oncoming enemies.
The Ray-Ban Meta Smartglasses are the best value for your money in this price range, and it’s being offered for just $239.20 shipped with a $90 Amazon digital credit after redeeming the on-page coupon, originally $389. Capture or livestream video with its ultra-wide 12MP camera and five-microphone system, while its discreet open-ear speakers let you enjoy rich audio without bothering others. Product page.
