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The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Exciting new technology brings hope to those with reading disabilities
Artificial Intelligence

Exciting new technology brings hope to those with reading disabilities

A wearable device could help thousands with sight loss or dyslexia read text aloud and work more independently without Wi-Fi or a smartphone.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Global Stories

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Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push
Wearables

Alibaba unveils AI cockpit, smart glasses & city tech push

Alibaba launches AI-driven automotive cockpit, smart glasses and smart city tech, enhancing user experience with its Qwen model and partnerships worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
Wearables

Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision
Wearables

Google unveils Gemini AI upgrade for universal assistant vision

Google unveiled Gemini AI upgrade, aiming to create a universal assistant with advanced planning, simulation and task management capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames
Wearables

Hands-on Review: JBL Soundgear Frames

The JBL Soundgear Frames offer an affordable and stylish alternative for music lovers, delivering impressive open-ear audio for under NZD $200.

By Imee Dequito • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Wearables

Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports

Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Deloitte & TeamViewer collaborate to digitalise warehouse tasks
Wearables

Deloitte & TeamViewer collaborate to digitalise warehouse tasks

Deloitte and TeamViewer plan to set a new industry standard in warehousing with their collaborative vision picking system, using AR technology to drive efficiency and precision against a backdrop of strained global supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
TeamViewer & Deloitte partner to advance vision picking in warehouses
Wearables

TeamViewer & Deloitte partner to advance vision picking in warehouses

TeamViewer and Deloitte join hands to promote vision picking, a technique using AR, to optimise complex warehouse operations and mitigate global supply chain pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses
Wearables

OMNIVISION unveils breakthrough chip for next-gen smart glasses

At CES 2024, OMNIVISION announced the launch of OP03050, a single-chip LCOS panel for AR/XR/MR smart glasses, enriching video conferencing and streaming with high-resolution visuals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
TCL's NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses bring home theatre direct to your eyeballs
Wearables

TCL's NXTWEAR G Smart Glasses bring home theatre direct to your eyeballs

If you thought you'd seen the last of wearables like Google Glass and its ilk, consumer electronics company TCL wants to have the last laugh.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Aug 2021
Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro
Wearables

Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro

Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM
Wearables

AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM

The company has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Vuzix smart glasses products to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Wearables

IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning
EduTech

Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning

Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator
Wearables

Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator

Epson and DJI launch the world's first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Aussie AR smartglasses trialled in theatres
Wearables

Aussie AR smartglasses trialled in theatres

Deaf and hearing-impaired theatregoers at London's National Theatre can now use Epson Moverio BT-300 AR smartglasses to read subtitles during performances.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017

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