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Xreal's budget sub-brand introduced the a01+ AR glasses, now on sale for media consumption. The 62-gram device features dual 120Hz Micro-OLED displays and reaches 1,600 nits brightness without a built-in camera.
hothardware.comX by Xreal, a new budget sub-brand from Xreal, released its first product, the a01+ AR glasses, which went on sale in July 2026 for $299, Engadget reported. The glasses weigh 62 grams and omit a camera to prioritize media playback. They include dual-layer 120Hz Micro-OLED displays that support HDR10, reach 1,600 nits peak brightness, and upscale SDR content while using a proprietary spatial stabilization algorithm.
The device creates a virtual screen equivalent to 147 inches viewed from 4 meters with a 50-degree field of view. Three color profiles are available: Cinema, Eye Care, and Standard. Built-in 9x20mm drivers offer four sound modes including 3D Surround, Cinema, Whisper, and Standard.
Users can swap interchangeable front frames or 3D-print custom accessories. Engadget reported the glasses target commuters and frequent flyers seeking portable viewing for games and movies.
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SemaforSouth Korean chipmaker SK Hynix raised $26.5 billion in its New York listing, the largest public raise by any foreign company in the United States. The company's market value has grown sixfold in the past year to exceed $1 trillion.
livemint.comFidji Simo announced Thursday that she is leaving her full-time position at OpenAI to become a part-time adviser. The change follows an extended medical leave for a neuroimmune condition that began in April 2025.
The Philadelphia Stock Exchange Semiconductor Index posted extreme volatility through Thursday while remaining above its 200-day moving average. SK Hynix shares are scheduled to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday as the company seeks nearly $30 billion in new capital.