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Meta announces new Meta Ray-Ban Display smartglasses
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg showed off the company's newest Ray-Ban model smart glasses at its Connect event. "Glasses are the ideal form factor for personal superintelligence, because they let you stay present in the moment while getting access to all of these AI capabilities that make you smarter, help you communicate better, improve your memory, improve your senses, and more," Zuckerberg said. The Meta Ray-Ban Display has a built-in display that can be controlled through subtle hand movements using a neural wristband and will be priced at US$799. The glasses will be available in the store on 30 September. While the glasses are set to go on sale, Zuckerberg’s demonstration wasn’t without hiccups, which he attributed to the Wi-Fi at the event. They will feature a high-resolution built-in see-through display on the right lens that allows the user to read messages, receive video calls and follow map directions and will also feature a 12 megapixel camera that can take photos and videos. At launch, the glasses will support a range of Meta-owned apps, including WhatsApp, Facebook and Messenger, alongside third-party apps like Spotify. Hours after the announcement, the company’s share price rose by over 1% in premarket t
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Cochlear lifts full year profit, sees more growth
Cochlear has announced a 9% increase in statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) and a 1% increase in underlying NPAT for the 2025 financial year (FY25). The medical device company said NPAT was $388.9 million and statutory NPAT was $391.6 million in the 12 months ended 30 June 2025. The company, which is best known for its hearing implants, said underlying earnings per share rose 1% to $5.98 on sales revenue which grew 4% to $2.356 billion in FY25. Directors declared an 85% franked final dividend of $2.15 per share to be paid on 13 October to shareholders registered on 19 September, compared with $2.10 a year earlier, bringing the full year payment to $4.30 versus $4.10. The company also said it expected to deliver underlying NPAT of $435 million to $460 million in FY26, an 11-17% increase on FY25. Sales revenue growth included strong contributions from cochlear and acoustic implants and was moderated by a decline in Services revenue. It expected strong revenue growth in developed markets from the launch of the new Nucleus Nexa implant, moderated by lower growth in emerging markets revenue with overall revenue and earnings growth weighted to the second half. “As we look to the future, we remain confident of the
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Infrared contact lenses let people see in the dark
Scientists have created lenses with infrared content that let people see in the dark. The new lens developed by China researchers was unveiled today in the journal Cell. The journal states that the lenses do not require a power source. They enable the wearer to perceive multiple infrared wavelengths, even when the participants' eyes are closed. Senior author of the study and neuroscientist at the University of Science and Technology of China Tian Xue said the research opens up potential for noninvasive wearable devices that can give people super vision. "There are many potential applications right away for this material,” he said. “For example, flickering infrared light could be used to transmit information in security, rescue, encryption or anti-counterfeiting settings." According to Xue, participants were better at detecting infrared flashes when their eyes were shut, or when the lenses were first tested, due to no interference from visible light. The lenses use nanoparticles that absorb infrared light and convert it into wavelengths visible to mammals.Electromagnetic spectrum. Credit: Dinksbumf, Inductiveload, NASA / WikimediaCommonsWhile they are not yet available to wear, Xue said he and his team are work
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Smart glasses look for a breakthrough year in 2025
The smart glasses market has changed in the blink of an eye. Despite early devices like Google Glass never gaining popularity, the industry has grown significantly in recent years with the release of smart glasses by companies like Meta and Huawei. Last year, Google introduced a new operating system for smart glasses and headsets. Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses saw a slew of enhanced features, including greater artificial intelligence implementation. Worldwide, the smart glasses market is now nearing US$1 billion, and its value could almost quintuple by the end of the decade. Samsung and Google are reportedly collaborating on an innovative smart glasses device this year. A revised edition of Meta’s glasses is due by the end of 2025.Google and Samsung’s evolving visionGoogle is reportedly partnering with Samsung to release an updated smart glasses device. This is following the release of Google’s Android XR operating system in December. Android XR, designed for smart glasses and augmented reality headsets, will host Android and Google apps on these devices. Google has also introduced a preview version, to encourage developers to create new apps. “Android XR will first launch on headsets that transform how you wa
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Hyundai, Kia's wearable robot to shoulder the load
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation have launched their latest innovation at Wearable Robot Tech Day: the "X-ble Shoulder", a groundbreaking wearable robot designed to enhance industrial efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The device reportedly reduces shoulder load by 60% and muscle activity by 30% when used during overhead work. The carmarkers said the X-ble Shoulder is "set to revolutionise" the industrial sector with its robust yet lightweight design, featuring carbon composite and wear-resistant materials for enhanced worker comfort. With commercialisation plans in place, deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2025. These deliveries are initially targeting Hyundai and Kia's production and maintenance departments, before expanding to global markets.The X-ble Shoulder. Credit: Hyundai Motor Group Robotics LABDong Jin Hyun, Vice President and Head of Robotics LAB at Hyundai Motor and Kia, emphasised the device's ability to work naturally with users: “Going forward, we aim to expand the availability of wearable robots, creating products that work naturally with users to enhance their daily lives. By pushing technological boundaries, we will make these beneficial products accessible to mor

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Meta unveils new $300 Quest 3S VR headset
Meta introduced updates to its virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) product lines at Meta Connect, the company’s annual developer fete on Wednesday, including a more affordable VR headset and enhanced AI capabilities. CEO Mark Zuckerberg also unveiled an advanced prototype of AR glasses, dubbed Orion, calling it “the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen”. Orion remains in the prototype stage with no release date, but Zuckerberg described it as a "glimpse of the future". Bringing AI to the Forefront In addition to hardware, Meta showcased new AI developments, including updates to its Llama model, which allows users to interact with Meta AI using celebrity voices like John Cena and Judi Dench. The company also introduced AI tools for influencers, enabling them to create digital versions of themselves to interact with fans. During the keynote, Zuckerberg demonstrated real-time language translation through Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, underscoring the company’s efforts to integrate AI into everyday life. Meta AI now boasts 500 million users, a figure described by Jeremy Goldman of Emarketer as “jaw-dropping”. “Meta has transformed from just a social media company into an AI powerhouse,” sai