In this newsletter:

• Meta unveils AI smart glasses with built-in displays and gesture control
• Google tests spotlight-style search bar for Windows with Lens integration
• Microsoft Paint adds project files and layered editing like Photoshop

Plus, you’ll find new AI tools and this week’s top AI news headlines!

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🤖 Meta Unveils AI Smart Glasses with Built-In Displays and Gesture Control

Meta revealed six major announcements at Connect 2025, including AI-powered Ray-Ban glasses with screens, upgraded smart specs with longer battery life, athlete-focused Oakley glasses, and new VR entertainment features.

The 6 biggest announcements:

1. Ray-Ban Display glasses with an AR screen

• Full-color display in right lens for messages and directions
• Neural wristband controls with hand gestures
• 6-hour battery, 30 hours with charging case
• $799, launches September 30 in the US

2. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 with better battery

• 8-hour battery life, nearly double the original
• 3K video recording at 60fps with HDR
• 48-hour charging case vs 36 hours before
• $379, available now in classic styles

3. Oakley Meta Vanguard for athletes

• Wraparound design with IP67 water/dust resistance
• Garmin and Strava fitness app integration
• 9-hour battery with upgraded speakers
• $499, launches October 21

4. Hyperscape turns real spaces into VR

• Quest headsets scan surroundings for digital transformation
• Beta available now through the Hyperscape Capture app

5. Horizon TV entertainment hub

• Unified streaming interface for Quest headsets
• Disney Plus, ESPN, and Hulu coming to the platform
• Dolby Atmos support, immersive movie effects

6. Horizon Engine upgrades for metaverse

• Better graphics and faster performance for VR worlds
• AI assistant helps create virtual environments
• Larger-capacity virtual worlds are supported

Why it matters:

Meta is positioning AI-powered wearables as the next computing platform, offering a clear upgrade path from basic smart glasses to full AR displays.

The comprehensive ecosystem spans fitness, entertainment, and productivity use cases.

👀 Read more about Meta's AI wearable revolution!

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💻 Google Tests Spotlight-Style Search Bar for Windows With Lens Integration

Google released its first experimental Windows desktop app through Search Labs, providing instant search across files, apps, Google Drive, and the web using the Alt+Space shortcut, similar to macOS Spotlight.

What's new:

• Alt+Space shortcut opens universal search from anywhere
• Searches local files, installed apps, Google Drive, and web
• Google Lens is built in for screen capture and translation
• Works over full-screen apps and games without switching windows
• AI Mode provides deeper responses with follow-up questions
• Available through the Google Search Labs experiment program
• English-only, US users first, personal accounts required

Key features:

• Pill-shaped search bar appears instantly over any app
• Results grouped by Apps/Websites, Google Drive, Files, Web
• Google Lens highlights text and images for translation
• Knowledge Panel-style instant answers for quick info
• Direct access to AI Overviews and conversational AI

Why it matters:

This marks Google's rare venture into native desktop apps, directly competing with Microsoft's PowerToys Run and bringing Mac-like search convenience to Windows. The app signals Google's strategy to integrate AI search deeper into desktop workflows.

By combining local and cloud search with AI capabilities, Google is positioning itself as the universal search solution beyond just web browsing.

👀 Read more about Google's Windows desktop breakthrough!

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🎨 Microsoft Paint Adds Project Files and Layered Editing Like Photoshop

Microsoft introduced major Paint upgrades for Windows 11, bringing .paint project files that preserve layers and edits, plus opacity controls and AI integration, positioning the free app as a legitimate Photoshop alternative.

The key updates:

Project Files (.paint format):

• Save layered artwork in an editable format, like Photoshop's PSD
• Preserve layers, transparency, and editing states
• Resume multi-session projects without losing progress
• Share editable files for collaborative work

Enhanced editing tools:

• Opacity sliders for pencil and brush tools
• Soft shading and blending effects are now possible
• Real-time transparency control during drawing
• Works alongside existing layers and transparency features

Availability:

• Windows Insiders in Dev and Canary channels
• Paint app version 11.2508.361.0 or newer required
• General rollout expected in the coming weeks

Why it matters:

While Adobe charges monthly subscriptions for basic creative tools, Microsoft is transforming its free Paint app into a capable editor with professional features.

This direct challenge to Photoshop's entry-level market could capture students, hobbyists, and casual creators facing subscription fatigue, potentially forcing Adobe to reconsider its pricing strategy for basic digital art tools.

👀 Read how Microsoft Paint challenges Photoshop!

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This Week's Top AI News Headlines:

• Meta Explains Technical Glitches Behind AI Smart Glasses Demo Failures During Live Event (View Article)
• Notion Introduces “Agent” AI Tool Designed To Assist With Repetitive Tasks Like Scheduling and Research (View Article)
• Google Expands Gemini “Gems” Custom AI Assistants With Easy Sharing Through Drive-Like Links (View Article)
• Microsoft Expands Copilot in Teams With Custom AI Agents to Automate Workplace Tasks (View Article)
• Google Brings Gemini AI to Chrome on Mac and Windows With New Agentic Features for Smarter Browsing (View Article)
• Microsoft Brings Copilot AI to Xbox Game Bar on Windows for In-Game Assistance and Shortcuts (View Article)
• Microsoft and Foxconn Partner on Fairwater, Building the World’s Most Powerful AI Data Center in Wisconsin (View Article)
• Reddit Signs Expanded AI Licensing Deal With Google To Provide Training Data for Gemini Models (View Article)
• Google Launches “Ask Gemini” AI Assistant in Meet and Workspace Apps for Smarter Productivity Tools (View Article)
• OpenAI Research Finds AI Models Can Deliberately Lie, Raising Concerns Over Trust and Safety (View Article)
• AI Startups Drive Google Cloud Growth as Companies Scale Computing Demands for Model Training (View Article)
• Google and PayPal Partner on “Agentic Commerce” to Enable AI-Powered Shopping and Payments (View Article)

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