Leaked Video Reveals Meta's Celest AR Glasses: Lumus Waveguide Likely

2025-09-17
Leaked Video Reveals Meta's Celest AR Glasses: Lumus Waveguide Likely

Ahead of its official unveiling at Meta Connect on September 17th, a leaked video showcasing Meta's Celest AR glasses has surfaced. The video strongly suggests the use of a Lumus waveguide, corroborating previous reports of Meta utilizing a Lumus Z-Lens variant. Priced at an estimated $800, the glasses share similar waveguide technology with Rivet's military AR glasses. The author will be attending the MicroLED and AR/VR Connect conference in Eindhoven, Netherlands, from September 23-25, offering insights into this development.

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Halliday AR Glasses: A Unique Design with Significant Drawbacks

2025-01-27
Halliday AR Glasses: A Unique Design with Significant Drawbacks

Halliday's AR glasses, showcased at CES, boast a novel optical design that deviates from conventional waveguide-based approaches. Employing a monocular projector to directly project images onto the eye via a mirror optical system, they offer advantages in brightness and efficiency, and compatibility with standard prescription lenses. However, users must look upward to view the image, leading to discomfort and social awkwardness. Stray light also results in a halo effect, diminishing contrast. Despite successful marketing, the design may hinder resolution and image quality improvements, and the lack of a camera limits its AI potential. While innovative, its drawbacks significantly outweigh the benefits.

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