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Real-World Ad Blocker for Snap Spectacles: Technically Feasible, but Practically Limited

2025-06-28

A developer built a prototype real-world ad blocker using Snap Spectacles and Google Gemini AI. The prototype utilizes the Depth Module API and cloud vision capabilities to overlay red rectangles on ads. However, due to the semi-transparent nature of AR glasses rendering and their limited field of view, the blocker is currently impractical for completely blocking real-world ads. Nevertheless, this experiment raises interesting questions about the future applications of AR glasses and how we interact with advertising.

LG Halts XR Commercialization, But R&D Continues

2025-03-20

LG has confirmed it's ceasing commercialization of its XR products, but will continue long-term R&D. This follows reports that the XR market's growth hasn't met LG's expectations, leading them to refocus on HVAC and robotics. Despite this, LG's partnership with Meta on next-gen XR devices remains, although the project has faced reported delays and cancellation rumors. This has fueled speculation that Meta may have sought alternative partners, such as Asus and Lenovo, to bolster its Horizon OS ecosystem.

NBA's Apple Vision Pro App Gets a 'Tabletop' View: A New Level of Immersive Sports Viewing

2025-02-14

The official NBA Apple Vision Pro app now features 'Tabletop,' a miniature, diorama-style representation of the live game alongside the standard 2D livestream. While a slight delay exists (around half a second), this dual-view approach offers a unique immersive experience. Currently available for select games, the NBA plans to roll it out to all League Pass games next season. A League Pass subscription ($15/month and up) is required. This innovative feature echoes the now-defunct Lapz F1 app for Vision Pro, highlighting the potential of XR and future AR glasses for remote sports viewing. In contrast, Meta Quest offers free 180-degree immersive streams (though 2D, not 3D) of 52 NBA games via Xtadium, but lacks the unique 'Tabletop' perspective.