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The new Xiaomi AI Glasses want to challenge Ray-Ban and Meta

Even beating TECNO’s show floor-limited AI Glasses

Published

June 26, 2025

Vincenz

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Xiaomi simply names its AI-driven smart glasses as “Xiaomi AI Glasses”.

While not the Mixed-Reality Headset that some had hoped for to rival the Apple Vision Pro, it aims to directly hit Ray-Ban and Meta’s AI Glasses.

It has even surpassed the TECNO AI Glasses that were only there as concept devices during this year’s MWC and COMPUTEX.

More than meets the eye

With a 12MP HD f/2.2 camera based on Sony’s IMX681 image sensor, you can take photos and videos wherever you are and whenever you want to.

Photo capture is fast and snappy at just 0.8 seconds.

Meanwhile, you can record 2K / 30fps videos for up to 10 minutes.

It also relies on EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) to deliver motion-free clips and stills

But, it’s more than just for keeping memories.

HyperOS and AI in one

With the power of Xiaomi’s glasses-centric “HyperAI”, this pair of smart AI Glasses can also help you identify your surroundings.

From asking how many calories of the food you’re about to eat, to instructing assistant to turn off all your lights at home, the Xiaomi AI Glasses can do that without frills.

It can even make you pay for the things you buy without opening your phone nor lifting any of your fingers. Just point your eyes directly onto the scanner and you’re good to go!

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

And with apps already mentioned, the Xiaomi AI Glasses can be used for video calls and live broadcasts. Moreover, it already supports 14 mainstream apps — Douyin (or Mainland China’s TikTok) topping that list.

The Xiaomi AI Glasses also possess stereo speakers so you can jam to songs in your latest playlist.

Best of all, it has a five-microphone array simply when you have the need to record meetings, conferences, and even lectures.

It can even do live translation simultaneously.

Smart Glasses: Reimagined

From the very start, Xiaomi already presented the target market of their first-gen AI Glasses.

Its D-shaped square frame is “optimized for Asian faces”.

They also said it’s comfortable to wear especially with its lightness of only 40 grams.

The Xiaomi AI Glasses is equipped with a 263mAh battery.

It promises up to 21 hours of standby, 8.6 hours of battery life in average use, and around 7 hours of continuous video recording.

Using the glasses while charging is also possible through USB-C.

Pricing and Availability

The Standard Version of the Xiaomi AI Glasses is priced at CNY 1999 (US$ 280 / EUR 240 / GBP 205 / SG$ 360 / PhP 15,915 / INR 23,975) and comes in three different colors: Black Tortoiseshell, Brown, and Parrot Green

Meanwhile, Electrochomic Model has two different lens styles

Monochromic Edition = CNY 2699 (US$ 380 / EUR 325 / GBP 280 / SG$ 480 / PhP 21,490 / INR 32,370)
Colored Electrochromic Edition = CNY 2999 (US$ 420 / EUR 360 / GBP 310 / SG$ 535 / PhP 23,880 / INR 35,965)

It’s currently on-sale in China. Global availability has yet to be announced.

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Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $15 million

Samsung allegedly used her image without her consent.

Published

May 11, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Samsung has an unlikely rival. Dua Lipa is suing the South Korean company for using her image without her permission.

In the marketing world, brand endorsers are part and parcel of how products are pushed to the market. Famous celebrities are often asked to advertise a product for their potential star power. That said, a company needs the endorser’s consent first.

According to a new suit (via Variety), pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for using her image to endorse TVs without her consent. The South Korean brand is reportedly using Lipa’s photo on the packaging of its TVs. Lipa alleges that the photo’s usage implies that she endorses the TV, which she does not.

The complaint also alleges that Lipa asked Samsung to take down the image last year. However, Samsung’s reply was, to her, “dismissive and callous.” The brand has then continued to use the image in its packaging.

To prove her point, the suit includes anecdotes of Samsung customers who bought the TV specifically because the packaging has Lipa’s image on it. To pay for damages, Lipa is asking for US$ 15 million from the global brand for copyright infringement.

Gaming

The Switch 2 is getting more expensive this year

The price increases will start this month.

Published

May 11, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Gone are the days when consoles get cheaper as time goes by. These days, especially because of the RAM crisis, gaming consoles are getting more expensive. Joining this worrying trend, the Nintendo Switch 2 is getting a price hike.

Even upon launch, the Switch 2 was already pricier than its original counterpart. Currently, without the incoming price hikes, the console retails for US$ 449.99. It’s a lot but not completely out of reach.

Last week, Nintendo announced a price hike that might push the console to less than attainable levels. Starting May 25, the Switch 2 will cost JPY 59,980 (up from JPY 49,980) in Japan. The original generation is also getting a hike: JPY 47,980 for the Switch OLED, JPY 43,980 for the base Switch, and JPY 29,980 for the Switch Lite.

Abroad, you can expect price hikes on September 1. The Switch 2 will jump to US$ 499.99, CAN 679.99, or EUR 499.99, depending on where you live. These are the only official hikes announced right now, but Nintendo has confirmed that price revisions will be implemented in other regions, too.

As you might expect, the price increases are due to the ongoing RAM crisis. Though the console is an undeniable hit, the Switch 2 can’t hide behind its popularity against the price shortage dealt by unnecessary data centers. At the very least, users worldwide have time to grab the console in its original pricing before the hikes.

Gaming

Call of Duty drops the PlayStation 4 starting with its next game

Is this the beginning of the end for the PlayStation 4?

Published

May 8, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

When can we declare that a console is officially dead? Is it as soon as the launch of the next generation? Is it when games no longer come out on the console? Recently, Call of Duty has confirmed that the next game will not be available anymore on the PlayStation 4, which presents an important question: Is the PlayStation 4 officially dead?

Call of Duty is one of the most persistent gaming franchises today. The last entry, Black Ops 7, is still available for the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Both consoles were launched over twelve years ago. (If that doesn’t make you old, the current generation was launched almost six years ago.)

As such, the franchise is one of the last stalwarts keeping the past generation alive. This week, Call of Duty, via a post on X, confirmed that the next game will not arrive on the PlayStation 4. Presumably, this also means the Xbox One.

Not sure where this one started, but it’s not true. The next Call of Duty is not being developed for PS4.

— Call of Duty (@CallofDuty) May 4, 2026

Currently, we don’t have details about the upcoming game yet. But a new entry is confirmed to arrive later this year.

With the departure of the Call of Duty franchise, it’s fair to ask what will become of the old generation moving forward. Over the years, developers have started shying away from the PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One. Since the franchise still maintains a steady fan base today, a lot of PlayStation 4 users might be forced to make an upgrade to play the latest entry.