Meta has unveiled its Aria Gen 2 smart glasses, a next-generation research device featuring advanced artificial intelligence and sensor technology. The glasses include four computer vision cameras with 120 dB high dynamic range, an 80-degree stereo overlap for enhanced depth perception and 3D reconstruction, and a custom coprocessor to improve processing capabilities. Additional features include 3D object tracking, eye-tracking AI, a crystal-clear contact microphone, and a heart-rate sensor. Designed for researchers, the Aria Gen 2 offers improved design and comfort with a lighter frame weighing between 74 and 76 grams, folding arms, and eight size options. Meta's CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth has described 2025 as a pivotal year for the company's augmented and virtual reality efforts, highlighting the importance of innovations like the Ray-Ban AI smart glasses and the intensifying competition from companies such as Google and Apple. Furthermore, Meta is reportedly developing a thin, powerful headset with a puck-style compute unit expected to launch in 2026, signaling ongoing advancements in the augmented and virtual reality space. In parallel, companies like DHL are leveraging augmented reality to streamline warehouse logistics, demonstrating practical applications of XR technology.