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Apple's 2026 Studio Display Hits New Low Prices on Amazon at Up to $100 Off
Apple just launched the new line of Studio Displays this month, and today Amazon has introduced the first discount on the Standard Glass model with Tilt-Adjustable Stand. You can get this Studio Display for $1,499.00, down from $1,599.00, a new all-time low price. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with Amazon. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running.
iOS 27 likely won't include any major changes to Liquid Glass: report
In just a few months, Apple is expected to unveil its latest round of operating systems: iOS 27, macOS 27,...
Apple’s Liquid Glass Interface Isn’t Going Anywhere Anytime Soon
Also: Inside Apple’s smart home delays.
Concord downs Detroit Douglass in MHSAA boys basketball D-4 title game
Concord beat Detroit Douglass, 60-47, in the MHSAA Division 4 boys basketball state title game on Saturday, March 14.
Big 12 to swap LED glass court for hardwood floor for rest of basketball tournament after players complain
Commissioner Brett Yormark told CBS Sports he made the decision for the change after consulting with coaches
The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix
Dozens of countries have done the unprecedented, releasing an historic amount of crude from emergency reserves to prevent high oil prices from crippling the economy. If that doesn’t work, there’s only one serious option left: ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Houston Dominates Glass, Still Loses Big to Denver
Rebounding dominance couldn't save Houston. Turnovers and cold three-point shooting fueled Denver's surprising blowout victory.
These smart glasses are similar Meta Ray-Bans, but support Google’s Gemini
As smart glasses continue to grow in popularity, we’re seeing more options and more features. Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses are...
Samsung promises 120 games will be playable via its glasses-free 3D monitor tech by the end of the year
Samsung just announced that 120 games will be playable via its Odyssey 3D Hub platform by the end of the year. This is the platform that allows for glasses-free 3D gaming on Odyssey monitors.
The Tragic Demise Of The Technirama Prism-Based Anamorphic Lens
Although to the average person a camera lens is just that bit of glass you stick on the front of the camera to make stuff appear in focus, there’s a whole wide world out there of lens designs…
Bungie ask Marathon critics to delay "full reviews" till the release of an endgame zone, and I am wistfully reminded of Vault of Glass
Bungie suggest that Marathon reviewers "hold your full review and impressions until you play Cryo Archive, Marathon's pinnacle endgame zone and experience".
New app alerts users at risk of being filmed with smart glasses
The app's developer described smart glasses as an "intolerable intrusion, consent-neglecting, horrible piece of tech."
Major frozen food recall expands to 37M pounds of Trader Joe's, Kroger products over glass concerns
Major recall hits Trader Joe's, Kroger frozen foods. Popular chicken fried rice, dumpling and ramen products may be contaminated with pieces of glass.
Meta workers forced to review intimate videos taken by Ray-Ban smart glasses
Read over those Terms of Service again.
Scientists Found a Way to Store All of Our Data on Pieces of Glass Forever (Almost)
A research team figured out a way to write data onto wafers of glass using lasers, and unlike, for example, a magnetic tape, that glass can hold the data for 10,000 years.
Douglass freshman Damani Oliver rises over A.P. Inter-City Baptist
Michigan high school basketball: Freshman Damani Oliver pushed Detroit Douglass past Allen Park Inter-City Baptist in the D-4 regional semifinals.
What your Meta smart glasses record doesn’t stay on your smart glasses, ‘data labeling’ contractors say
Meta contractors say they’ve been tasked with reviewing highly sensitive videos captured by the company’s smart glasses.
Using Lenovo's Yoga Book 3D Laptop Felt Like Borrowing Tools From the Future
Used to making fists at your laptop screen? You'll love this. The Yoga Book Pro 3D Concept blends glasses-free 3D visuals, gesture controls, and dual touch screens to reimagine how creators work with digital objects. I gave it a test-drive.
Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators
Users in Europe of Meta's AI smart glasses may be unknowingly sharing intimate video and sensitive financial information with moderators outside of the bloc.
Meta Ray-Bans send 'sensitive' videos to human data annotators
A new report says that video feeds from Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are sent for review by human data annotators...
A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses
A hobbyist developer's new app, which can detect nearby smart glasses, comes amid resistance to always-on recording and listening devices that invade people's privacy.
Scientists unveil universal aging mechanism in glassy materials
"Glass" has a unique and distinct meaning in physics—one that refers not just to the transparent material we associate with window glass. Instead, it refers to any system that looks solid but is not ...
How Qualcomm's new wearables chipset could spell the end of smartphone dominance
The new Snapdragon Wear Elite chip could make a big impact on the future of personal computing, from glasses to watches.
TCL releases RayNeo Air 4 Pro smart glasses for $249
TCL describes them as a head-mounted OLED TV. At this price point, there's nothing else like them.
Massive asteroid impact 6.3 million years ago left giant glass field in Brazil
For the first time ever, scientists have uncovered a vast field of tektites in Brazil — mysterious glassy fragments forged when a powerful extraterrestrial object slammed into Earth about 6.3 million years ago. Named “geraisites” after Minas Gerais, where they were first found, these dark, aerodynamic droplets of natural glass stretch across more than 900 kilometers and may mark one of South America’s most significant ancient impact events.
Downtown partners launch cross-promotion strategy to boost business
With the Maumee River as a backdrop, city, county and tourism officials gathered Friday at Glass City Pavilion to unveil a coordinated downtown activation ...
What happened when this scientist lived 100 days underwater will surprise you - Futura-Sciences
Dituri, a 55 year old biomedical engineer and associate professor at the University of South Florida, had spent those 100 days living and working in Jules’ Undersea Lodge, a 100 square foot steel and glass habitat sitting 22 feet below the surface of the Emerald Lagoon. He entered on March...
How LabOS AI-powered smart goggles could reduce human error in science
A new wearable AI system watches your hands through smart glasses, guiding experiments and stopping mistakes before they happen
Hide from Meta's spyglasses with this new Android app
: Academic urges users not to harass those suspected of snooping with (sp)eyewear
Want to Know If Glassholes Are Using Smart Glasses Near You? There's an App for That
The app called Nearby Glasses scans Bluetooth signals to detect and alert users when the camera-equipped glasses are nearby.
New App Detects the Radio Fingerprint of Smart Glasses and Warns You When Someone Is Using Them Nearby
Yves Jeanrenaud is a scholar and amateur software developer behind Nearby Glasses, an open-source smart glasses detection app.
Physics discovery explains why sneakers squeak
And helped researchers play a 'Star Wars' song on glass.
This App Will Detect People Wearing Smart Glasses Near You
Developer Yves Jeanrenaud made an app that can let you know when someone is wearing smart glasses nearby.
Alcohol Profoundly Changes The Way Your Brain Communicates, Study Finds
Even a small amount has a big impact.
Can OpenAI Build Alexa Before Amazon Can Build ChatGPT?
Actually, their impending partnership may start to make more sense...
Jony Ive's First OpenAI Device Will Be Smart Speaker With Camera, 2027 Launch Planned
OpenAI is working on several AI hardware devices in partnership with former Apple designer Jony Ive, and the first product that comes out could be a smart speaker. The company is developing a smart speaker, a smart lamp, and considering AI glasses, according to The Information, with the speaker set to come out in early 2027. OpenAI's smart speaker has an integrated camera and it is designed to learn information about who is using it and what's around them.
Inside the OpenAI Team Developing its AI Devices
OpenAI has more than 200 people working on a family of AI-powered devices that will include a smart speaker and possibly smart glasses and a smart lamp, according to a person with knowledge of the plans. New details are starting to emerge about the group and its development strategy. The smart ...
This Tiny Glass Square Could Store 2 Million Books of Data For 10,000 Years
'Written' with femtosecond laser flashes.
Napa siblings debut their biggest business venture with Cultivar Sausalito restaurant
Cultivar Sausalito, a farm-to-table restaurant with garden-to-glass cocktails, is the flagship restaurant for owners Gingy Harris Gable and Jody Harris.
“Project Silica” Breakthrough Does Little Good for Microsoft Stock (NASDAQ:MSFT)
Tech giant Microsoft ($MSFT) has been working since 2019 on a new project known as Project Silica, a means to store data on ordinary glass. It turns out that Micros...
It’s Not Just Your Screens: Why So Many People Suddenly Need Reading Glasses
A new study suggests that dim lighting may be the underlying reason behind the surge in nearsightedness.
Microsoft boffins cook up archival storage using Pyrex glass they say can last over 10,000 years
: It may have half the capacity of fused silica glass, but is faster and much cheaper
Zuckerberg's courthouse entourage showed up in Meta Ray-Bans
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in Los Angeles about social media's impact on youth. The judge cracked down on smart glasses in court.
Microsoft's Glass Chip Holds Terabytes of Data for 10,000 Years
"This will change the way we think about keeping data and archival preservation."
Microsoft Unveils Glass Storage System Lasting 10,000 Years
Project Silica uses femtosecond lasers to encode data into borosilicate glass, storing 4.8 terabytes--roughly two million books--on a single coaster-sized plate.
iOS 26.4 Brings CarPlay Support for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini
With iOS 26.4, CarPlay users will be able to use third-party chatbots with CarPlay. AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible through the CarPlay system for the first time. Apple's CarPlay Developer Guide [PDF] lists voice-based conversational apps as a supported app type starting with iOS 26.4. Apple is implementing a new voice control screen that will let apps provide visual feedback for voice-based conversational apps.
Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough
Improvements to the data writing and reading techniques, alongside a new way to store data, mean the technology is more accessible than before.
Microsoft can now store data for 10,000 years on everyday glass thanks to laser breakthrough
Improvements to the data writing and reading techniques, alongside a new way to store data, mean the technology is more accessible than before.
Stone, parchment or laser-etched glass? Scientists find new way to preserve data
Hard disks and magnetic tape have a limited lifespan, but storage developed by Microsoft could last for millennia
Laser writing in glass for dense, fast and efficient archival data storage
Nature - An optical archival storage technology based on femtosecond laser direct writing in glass addresses the practical demands of archival storage.
Apple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai Pin
And its smart glasses sound exactly like Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses clones.
Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered glasses, a pendant, and AirPods
Apple’s getting in on AI hardware.
Ray J shocks fans with troubling performance amid health struggle
Ray J shocked fans this week when he took the stage to perform with a chest patch and blood dripping from behind his sunglasses.
Do I need glasses? Common signs to watch out for
Clear vision is something most of us take for granted – until it quietly begins to slip.
Wine, Science, and Spectroscopy: Georgia Tech Outreach Produces Published Research
New work from Georgia Tech is showing how a simple glass of wine can serve as a powerful gateway for understanding advanced research and technologies.
Here’s how you’ll control and navigate Android XR glasses
Android XR glasses are coming in 2026. Here’s what you can expect from the user interface and experience...
Why some kids struggle with math even when they try hard
A new Stanford study suggests math struggles may be about more than numbers. Children who had difficulty with math were less likely to adjust their thinking after making mistakes during number comparison tasks. Brain imaging showed weaker activity in regions that help monitor errors and guide behavioral changes. These brain patterns could predict which children were more likely to struggle.
Full Pixel 10a specs leak with new Gorilla Glass – how it compares to Pixel 9a
Google has confirmed a Pixel 10a launch on February 18, and now a detail list of the phone’s specs have...
Samsung Unpacked 2026: 5 biggest rumors I'm seeing on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Buds 4 Pro, more
From the Galaxy S26 Ultra to new flagship earbuds (and maybe smart glasses), here's what we expect Samsung to showcase at its next Unpacked event.
Record-Breaking One-Off Bugatti Brouillard Could Become the Most Expensive Bugatti Ever
A one-off aimed at a historic record Bugatti’s latest one-off, the Brouillard, steps onto the hypercar stage with the quiet confidence of a record-breaker. The brand’s tradition of bespoke excellence meets a bold new aesthetic, positioning this unique commission to potentially become the marque’s most expensive creation. Built on the proven underpinnings of the Chiron/Mistral architecture, yet transformed by distinctive craft, the Brouillard is both homage and innovation. A name born from equestrian legend More than a century ago, a striking white horse captivated Ettore Bugatti in Molsheim. That equine myth now informs the car’s name and its sensory identity. The result is an automotive portrait of athletic grace—surfaces that read like muscle, curves that suggest motion, and details that quietly speak of discipline and heritage. Embroidered horse motifs on door panels and seat backs echo the story, while a miniature glass sculpture of the steed crowns the shifter. Sculptural design with purpose The Brouillard’s silhouette favors sinuous surfaces over hard creases, allowing light to glide over its form like a tendon under skin. Aerodynamics inform elegance: an integrated ducktail replaces a deployable wing, cleansing the airflow and boosting stability at speed. Its stance is athletic, its volumes taut, and its visual language unmistakably Bugatti. “Sculptural, organic forms—like a tendon beneath the skin—hide immense power behind noble simplicity,” said design chief Frank Heyl, capturing the car’s philosophy in a single stroke. Craft elevated to an art The cabin embraces craftsmanship at an uncommon level. Custom-woven textiles from Paris introduce a discreet tartan pattern, while green-tinted carbon fiber nods to the exterior’s hue. A glazed roof creates a cathedral atmosphere, bathing the cockpit in natural light. A central spine appears to flow from exterior to interior, emphasizing continuity and structure. Highlights include: Custom textiles with subtle tartan motifs Green-tinted carbon fiber matched to the exterior finish A “cathedral” glass roof that elevates cabin ambience A sculptural centerline linking outside to inside Bespoke embroidery and glass equine detail W16 power at its absolute apex Under the sculpted skin, the final evolution of Bugatti’s 8.0‑liter, quad‑turbo W16 delivers a thunderous 1,600 hp at 7,050 rpm and 1,600 Nm of torque. This represents the pinnacle of nearly two decades of Bugatti engineering, honed to an ultimate state. The lightweight monocoque blends carbon fiber with aluminum, holding mass to around 1,900 kg for poise and control. Experts suggest the Brouillard could surpass the 282 mph (454 km/h) achieved by the Mistral, aided by more aerodynamic bodywork and the fixed ducktail. Whether or not it sets a new benchmark, its intent is clear: relentless speed paired with refinement. Exclusivity with an exacting timeline The commissioning process is intensive, with roughly 18 months of development leading to a 2027 delivery. Bugatti’s program limits itself to no more than two creations per year, ensuring focus and rarity. Each example leaves the atelier as a singular vision, shaped to the client’s collection and the brand’s ethos. An unveiling is planned for Monterey Car Week 2025, placing the Brouillard amid the world’s most discerning enthusiasts. Its patron is a European collector deeply invested in the Bugatti universe, from historic and modern cars to Carlo Bugatti furniture and Rembrandt Bugatti bronzes. A valuation poised to make history While Bugatti has not disclosed an official price, informed estimates place the Brouillard between €10 million and €30 million. Context matters: a series Mistral begins near €5 million, while the Brouillard adds profound personalization, sculptural changes, and a pace of production that keeps scarcity front and center. In an arena where uniqueness drives value, the path to a brand record is unmistakably open. What it signals for the marque The Brouillard crystallizes Bugatti’s dual identity: traditional savoir‑faire intertwined with boundary-pushing performance. It exhibits a narrative soul—the white horse of Molsheim—woven into modern materials and world-class aerodynamics. As a rolling statement, it reaffirms that the Bugatti idea is larger than speed alone; it is about story, craft, and the courage to pursue an ideal to its logical limit.
Apple to Allow ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini in CarPlay
Apple is planning to bring new AI features to CarPlay, reports Bloomberg. Apple will allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with CarPlay, so AI services like Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT will be accessible in the car for the first time. CarPlay already supports third-party apps, but the types of apps that are supported are limited. Companies like Anthropic and OpenAI aren't currently able to create CarPlay apps, so users are limited to using Siri voice controls in the vehicle.
Guernsey charity aims to raise a pint and men's health awareness
Islanders are asked to buy a reusable plastic pint glass to raise awareness of male cancers and general wellbeing.
The College Board Is Banning Students From Using Smart Glasses During the SATs
Smart glasses are the ultimate cheating tool, and colleges know it.
Lockdown Mode prevented FBI from getting into reporter’s iPhone
After the FBI raided a Washington Post reporter’s home and seized multiple devices, Lockdown Mode prevented them from accessing her iPhone.
Marine biologists discover 28 new deep sea species—and an old VHS tape
The level of ocean biodiversity near Argentina staggered researchers.
Apple's Button-Less, All-Glass iPhone 20: The Huge Redesign Coming in 2027
2027 is going to be a big year for iPhones and here's what you can expect.
What to expect from Samsung Unpacked 2026: 5 biggest rumors on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Buds 4 Pro, more
From the Galaxy S26 Ultra to a new pair of earbuds and maybe smart glasses, here's what we expect Samsung to showcase at its next Unpacked event.
Photos: Krewe du Vieux parades in the cold
Krewe du Vieux paraded through the French Quarter on a freezing evening to the theme, "Save The Wet Glands.” Co-founder and CEO of Glass Half Full, Franziska Trautmann, reigned over the satirical parade with Glass Half Full co-founder Max Steitz as Royal Consort.
Edward Teach Brewing to close permanently after 8 years of business
The brewery announced February 15 will be a celebration with specials and encouraged customers to “come raise a glass with us one last time.”
Snap is Spinning Out Its Specs AR Glasses Business
The subsidiary, Specs Inc., will keep focusing on products that build on the company's Spectacles, which create mixed-reality experiences for wearers.
Snap is spinning off its AR glasses into a separate business
Snap’s augmented reality glasses business will now be its own entity, with the company establishing Specs Inc. as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Google could bring a taste of Apple’s Liquid Glass to Android 17
Android 17 might ditch flat design for Apple-style blur, bringing a more polished, lightweight feel to menus and controls.
7 CarPlay Features Apple Recently Added To Your Vehicle
Apple CarPlay features widgets, Live Activities, and the Liquid Glass design since iOS 26 was introduced. Other changes have made it even better than before.
Weekend hobby turns into booming business for BenShot of Appleton
BenShot of Appleton was co-founded by Ben Wolfgram and his parents, Tami and Bruce. They started by offering shot glasses with a bullet embedded.
How Macron's Davos sunglasses spoke to the politics of friction with Trump
French President Emmanuel Macron’s sunglasses became a sensation at the Davos gathering of world leaders
The Best Use for Smart Glasses Might Have Nothing to Do With Entertainment
It's not all about getting email notifications plastered on your eyeballs.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra might finally kill screen protectors
Tougher new Gorilla Glass incoming
App Store and Apple TV Experiencing Outage
Apple's App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple TV service are experiencing an outage at the current time, according to Apple's System Status page. Apple says that some users may be experiencing issues with the App Store and iTunes Store. Apple also says some users may be seeing intermittent issues with Apple TV. The Apple TV Channels feature is down too, and users may be unable to access some services or make purchases. The services have been having issues since 6:48 p.m. Eastern Time. Eastern Time.
RedMagic relaunches powerful OLED gaming tablet with new version
RedMagic has kicked off 2026 by refreshing one of its popular gaming tablets. Available to order globally, the new model adopts a golden finish with a gold-plated cooling system and sapphire glass back plate to distinguish itself from RedMagic's original models.
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]
Scientists trace fertilizer microplastics from fields to beaches
Plastic-coated fertilizers used on farms are emerging as a major but hidden source of ocean microplastics. A new study found that only a tiny fraction reaches beaches through rivers, while direct drainage from fields to the sea sends far more plastic back onto shore. Once there, waves and tides briefly trap the particles on beaches before many vanish again. This helps explain why so much plastic pollution seems to disappear after reaching the ocean.
I'm Not a Gamer, but This Stunningly Real 3D Tech Makes Me Want to Be
Leia's Immersity feature makes both games and movies appear to jump out, no glasses or headset needed.
Smart Glasses for OnlyFans Live Streaming Have Arrived
It was only a matter of time, to be honest.
Are people avoiding iOS 26 because of Liquid Glass? It’s complicated.
Liquid Glass is controversial, but adoption rates aren't as low as they seem.
How everyday foam reveals the secret logic of artificial intelligence
Foams were once thought to behave like glass, with bubbles frozen in place at the microscopic level. But new simulations reveal that foam bubbles are always shifting, even while the foam keeps its overall shape. Remarkably, this restless motion follows the same math used to train artificial intelligence. The finding hints that learning-like behavior may be a fundamental principle shared by materials, machines, and living cells.
The five new gadgets I tried and loved at CES 2026 (that you can buy right now)
From smartglasses to nano phone chargers, these futuristic products from the Consumer Electronics Show are available right away
Smart glasses are better than ever, but the promise of Android XR is too close to ignore
Smart glasses have been the tech dream we’ve been chasing for years now, and the technology is finally getting there....
Science meets art at Harvard Museum of Natural History’s Glass Flower exhibit
Visitors can wander through halls filled with dinosaur fossils, mounted mammals, minerals and global wildlife specimens.
Knox News 40 under 40's James Tourville raises a glass to Knoxville
James Tourville and 39 other East Tennessee young professionals were honored in Knoxville as they joined Knox News' 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
The best smart glasses of CES 2026 — Xreal, TCL, Even Realities
The best smart glasses should feel a little bit like magic.
IXI’s autofocusing lenses are almost ready to replace multifocal glasses
IXI’s autofocusing glasses are designed for age-related farsightedness, a condition that affects many. They combine cameraless eye tracking with liquid crystal lenses that automatically activate when the glasses detect a shift in the user’s focus.
I finally found smart glasses I like wearing at CES
After getting motion sickness from most smart glasses, I'm happy to report that the Even G2 feel as good as they look.
STAFF NOTE: Our Small Businesses Need Some Love
I may not have every area business organized alphabetically in my brain, but I do spend an above-average amount of time researching and writing about Chippewa Valley businesses. It doesn’t take a trench coat-wearing, magnifying-glass wielding detective to see quite a few of them have been
I Just Saw the Wireless Body-Transmitting Network My Future Wearables Need
Ixana's Wi-R network could be a way to help smart glasses stream more reliably to a wide range of connected wearables, and after seeing a few demos, I'm eager to learn more.
CES 2026 news: Razer AI-powered gaming headset revealed
For those who don't want smart glasses.
Razer thinks you’d rather have AI headphones instead of glasses
I told you 2026 was the year of cursed AI wearables.
‘Autofocus’ glasses can change their lenses in real time
Finnish eyewear company IXI is gearing up to launch smart glasses that look just like ordinary spectacles, but are able to “autofocus” based on the perceived needs of the wearer.
World’s first 240Hz AR glasses aim to replace big gaming monitors
Republic of Gamers unveiled the Xreal R1 gaming glasses, featuring a massive 171-inch virtual display and an industry-first 240 Hz micro-OLED refresh rate.