Unveiling the Future of Wearable Tech: 6 Exciting AI-Powered Devices Predicted for 2025
Leaked Memo Teases a Big Year for Meta’s Reality Labs
Get ready for a year of excitement in the world of virtual and augmented reality, courtesy of Meta’s ambitious plans for Reality Labs. According to a leaked internal memo penned by Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth, 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for the company’s XR and AI tech initiatives.
Six AI Wearables, Mixed-Reality Apps, and Horizon Worlds on Mobile
The leaked memo hints at a plethora of upcoming AI-powered wearables, with Bosworth stating that Reality Labs will be launching "half a dozen" new wearables this year. This news is significant, as it implies that Meta has six AI-powered wearables in the works, which exceeds our initial expectations.
Additionally, the memo suggests that 2025 will see the release of mixed-reality (MR) apps, which blend virtual and real-world elements. This technology has been gaining traction since the launch of affordable full-color MR headsets like the Meta Quest 3. While we’ve seen some innovative MR experiences, we’re yet to see a larger-scale, game-changing MR app like the main campaigns of VR titles. Bosworth’s comments, however, suggest that 2025 might be the year we see such a release.
Horizon Worlds Reborn
The memo also teases the mobile release of Horizon Worlds, a metaverse platform that has been struggling to find its footing since its launch. While it’s been a disappointingly barren experience to date, Meta is likely hoping to revamp the platform with a focus on player-made and game-developer-made worlds for users to explore. This could help attract new audiences and rival the popularity of other online gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite.
What’s Ahead for Reality Labs
With Reality Labs’ efforts to create a seamless, immersive, and engaging experience, 2025 is poised to be a defining year for the company. Whether this will be a year of "legendary success" or a "misadventure" remains to be seen, but with the leaked memo, we can expect exciting developments in the world of XR and AI tech.
