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    Forget the Ray-Ban Metas: Samsung’s upcoming smart glasses are the wearables I’ve been waiting for

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf past Samsung trends hold true, we should see a new set of Galaxy smartphones — likely the S25 series — this January. But the most interesting product during the company’s early-year Unpacked event might not be its phones. Instead, a new report from Korean outlet Yonhap News suggests that Samsung will also be unveiling the company’s first smart glasses.Also: Qualcomm’s secret project with Samsung and Google is mixed reality smart glasses, and I’m gladThe smart glasses will reportedly rival that of the popular Meta Ray-Bans, with a traditional wearable form factor, similar capabilities like a built-in voice assistant and audio playback, as well as more unique features like gesture recognition and the ability to make payments. Yonhap News also suggests that the Samsung smart glasses will weigh about 50 grams, which is only slightly heavier than the Meta Ray-Bans, possibly due to the omission of hardware components like a built-in display/projector for augmented reality applications. If the goal is to make the smart glasses look and feel like traditional glasses, then Samsung seems to be on the right track. More

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    The 40+ best Cyber Monday 2024 Nintendo Switch deals still live

    Not only is the Nintendo Switch one of the most popular modern gaming consoles — it’s one of the most popular consoles ever made. Nintendo doesn’t offer many discounts on its consoles and games, but many Cyber Monday deals are still live. Right now is a great time to upgrade your Switch setup with a new OLED console, snag a few new games for your library, or replace Joy-Con controllers.Also: The best Cyber Monday deals still liveRetailers like Amazon More