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Jun

Best OnePlus 6 Cases


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Keep your new phone safe with a quality case.

The OnePlus 6 is the latest from the company that always delivers top-notch hardware and software at a reasonable price.

Their mantra is “Never Settle”, which also applies to buying accessories because you should never settle for a damaged device — especially with many great case options available right at launch. OnePlus offers some great cases made in-house, but we’ve also outlined a few quality third-party cases.

Let’s dive in!

  • OnePlus Cases
  • OtterBox Case for OnePlus 6
  • Spigen Rugged Armor Case
  • TopACE Leather Flip Case
  • DAYJOY Genuine Wood Case
  • Poetic Guardian Rugged Clear Case
  • Ringke Fusion Clear Case
  • TUDIA Heavy Duty Slim Fit Case

OnePlus Cases

OnePlus is one company that does well to support its own phones with quality accessories. For the OnePlus 6, OnePlus has released four great case options at launch. Whether you’re looking for something slim or a folio case that offers substantial protection, OnePlus has got you (and your phone) covered.

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  • OnePlus 6 Bumper Case: A thin case that wraps around the edge of the phone to provide drop protection without compromising the sleek design of the phone. Available in Ebony, Karbon, or the new Nylon style for $30 direct from OnePlus.

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  • OnePlus 6 Protective Case: Even thinner than the bumper case and more lightweight, this case is designed to perfectly match the OnePlus 6 and offer reliable protection without adding any bulk to the phone. Available in both Karbon or Sandstone styles for just $25 direct from OnePlus.

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  • OnePlus 6 Silicone Protective Case: This vibrant red case is made of rugged silicone with a microfibre lining to keep your phone safe from both drop damage and scratches. Get yours for just $20 direct from OnePlus.

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  • OnePlus 6 Flip Cover: For those who love the look and design of a folio wallet case, OnePlus has you covered with this flip cover case in black. With smart features that unlock or lock the phone by opening or closing the cover and a card slot on the inside for a credit card or ID, this case is perfect for those looking for an elegant and classy case. Get yours for just $20 direct from OnePlus.

If you’re planning to buy a couple different accessories from OnePlus, be sure to check out the bundles section of their online store, where you’ll be able to find great deals that include a case, screen protector, and charging accessories.

OtterBox Commuter Case for OnePlus 6

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Also available direct from OnePlus, OtterBox has stepped up with itss popular Commuter case for the OnePlus 6.

This dual-layer case is designed to be rugged and durable without impeding your ability to comfortably use your phone. Combining a soft inner layer with a hard outer shell, the OtterBox Commuter case for the OnePlus 6 will keep your phone well protected with port covers included to block out dirt and pocket lint.

You can get yours from the OnePlus website for just $30.

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Spigen Rugged Armor case

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Spigen’s Rugged Armor case is, at this point, an iconic smartphone case that’s offered for every major flagship phone — and for good reason! It’s precisely designed, doesn’t add too much bulk to your phone, and offers a surprising amount of protection for a thin one-piece case.

There’s a lot to love about this case, from the combination of the matte finish and the stylish carbon fibre finish at the top and bottom. On the inside is a shock-absorbing webbing along with Spigen’s air cushion technology in the corners that gives you the confidence when your phone takes a nasty drop.

It’s a great value at just $13. Get yours from Amazon!

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TopACE Leather Flip Case

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Looking for a wallet case? This option from TopACE offers all the features you desire: three card slots and a cash pocket on the inside and stylish PU leather on the outside. The front flap is kept closed with a magnetic clasp to keep things closed to keep your display protected, too.

You’re also able to fold this case over to create a hands-free stand for watching Netflix or Youtube. It’s a classic design that is equal parts stylish and functional.

You can get yours in your choice of five colors for just $10.

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DAYJOY Wood case

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Not all cases are made of plastics or rubber — this case is made with a combination of natural wood and carbon fiber, so not only does it look amazing but it also offers outstanding protection for your OnePlus 6.

OnePlus offers an Ebony wood finish for its bumper case and it looks great — but you’re also paying for that OnePlus branding.

With this case from DAYJOY, you can choose between four different wood grain finishes and know that you’re doing a small part to save the environment from more plastic waste… while also saving some money.

Get this case for just $25 on Amazon!

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Poetic Guardian Rugged Clear Case

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Poetic has a number of case styles available for the OnePlus 6 that are available to browse through on Amazon

You get a quality product with the Poetic Guardian, a full-body case that offers supreme protection for your phone along with an included tempered glass screen protector as well. A polycarbonate frame is bolstered by a TPU bumper around the perimeter of the case which offers great protection from drops, while the clear back plate allows the phone’s design to shine through.

This case is available in four different color styles and can be yours for just $19.

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Ringke Fusion Clear Case

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The Ringke Fusion case is one of those cases that’s available for practically any phone you can buy, and is a go-to style for millions of smartphone users around the world — and for good reason.

This reliably awesome case is sleek and minimalist offers the protection you need for your phone without impeding your ability to use the phone. There’s lifted bezels around the edge of the display as well as around the camera and fingerprint sensor to keep everything scratch-free, and they’ve also included an optional lanyard to add an extra layer of drop prevention.

You can get the crystal clear version of this case for $10, or a smoky black version for just $11.

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TUDIA Heavy Duty Slim Fit Case

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For those looking for a heavy duty case with a minimalist look, this case from TUDIA will check your boxes.

This two-layer case will keep your phone protected with a form-fitted TPU sleeve that’s reinforced with a polycarbonate shell to keep your phone protected. Raised edges around the display and the camera keep those safe from scratches, too, and there are precise cutouts around the ports and speakers.

Available for $11, you can get this case in your choice of four color styles.

See at Amazon

Which case do you plan to get?

Let us know how you plan to keep your OnePlus 6 protected in the comments below!

Update June 2018: Added the Spigen Rugged Armor, TopACE wallet case, and DAYJOY wooden case to our list. Lots of great options to choose from!

OnePlus 6

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16
Jun

There is a YouTube channel is dedicated to getting you caught up for Kingdom Hearts 3


Prepare yourself for a story told across multiple consoles.

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One of the biggest questions I saw after E3 this year was about the amount of work needed to prepare for Kingdom Hearts 3. If you think all you have to do is play the Kingdom Hearts 1 and 2 remakes on your PlayStation 4, you have been misinformed. The Kingdom Hearts franchise sprawls across multiple consoles, including the Nintendo 3DS and even a mobile game with a global audience. Each of these games offer a piece of the puzzle being formed in Kingdom Hearts 3, and if you’ve never played any of those games you are going to be a little confused by some of the plot points in this new game.

Fortunately for you, there’s a YouTube channel dedicated to making sure you are up-to-date on all things Kingdom Hearts.

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The Kingdom Hearts Repertory has one goal — to live stream as many of the story cinematic scenes from every Kingdom Hearts games in order as possible, over and over again until the launch of Kingdom Hearts 3.

This is almost everything from the back story in Kingdom Hearts χ Unchained to the Kingdom Hearts 0.2: Birth be Sleep scenes leading up to the moments right before the start of Kingdom Hearts 3. The YouTube description has a list of scenes missing from the stream, but what is being streamed will offer a ton of backstory you will want before playing this new game.

Want to learn more about Kingdom Hearts 3? Check out the total guide to everything we’ve learned so far!

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16
Jun

Mini PCs, computer processors, Bluetooth speakers, and more are all discounted today


Whether you’re looking for new tech gear or household items, we’ve got you covered.

We found plenty of great deals today that include big discounts on the AMD Ryzen 7 1700 computer processor, the Asus Chromebox 2 mini PC, the UE Boom 2 speaker, and more! Time’s running out to take advantage of these prices, so hurry!

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16
Jun

4 Best Smart Plugs for Alexa, Google Home in 2018


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Save on your summer energy costs with the right smart plugs that work with both Google Home and Alexa.

Amazon Echo and Google Home speakers are so popular these days that we’ve crossed over from the early adopters to each finding a place within the mainstream culture. Both are functional if you’re like me you might not be convinced which assistant is right for you — that’s why I’ve got both Alexa and Google Home speakers set up in my home.

If you’re also figuring out which is right for you, be sure to buy smart home accessories that are compatible with both AI assistants. One of the best places to start is with smart plugs that let you control the stuff already in your house, such as lamps, TVs, and air purifiers. We’ve rounded up the best options for smart plugs that work with both Alexa and Google Assistant.

  • Samsung SmartThings
  • TP-Link Smart Home Outlet
  • D-Link Smart Plug
  • AWAIR Air Filtration Smart Plug

Samsung SmartThings

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Samsung’s SmartThings is a very capable and customizable home automation system that’s a great place to start for both Alexa and Google Assistant users. The starter kit includes a Hub for connecting different smart sensors for monitoring your home. The SmartThings Home Monitoring Kit comes with a Hub, two Multipurpose Sensors, a Motion Sensor, and an Outlet. You can configure them however you like in your home, then get instant notifications if anything is out of the normal. You can also buy additional sensors, including an Arrival Sensor and a Water Leak Sensor, along with more smart plugs for controlling different lamps and devices around your home.

Since SmartThings works well with both Google Assistant and Alexa, it’s a great starting point for building out your wireless smart home system. The Hub starter kit is a good place to start, as many other smart devices are compatible with the SmartThings Hub, plus you’ll get some smart sensors to play around with, too. Samsung has also begun consolidating all of its smart home products under the SmartThings umbrella, so just another great reason to start with SmartThings when setting up your smart home. The whole kit is $170.

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TP-Link Smart Home

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TP-Link offers a line of smart plugs and switches that allow you to convert the lamps and appliances you already own into smart devices you can automate to power on or control with your voice.

Their newest smart plug, the Smart Wi-Fi Plug Mini, is their most compact option yet, leaving the second outlet free. The outlets work with either Alexa or Google Assistant and thanks to the built-in Wi-Fi technology, no hub is required to get things connected. Pick up the Mini for just $30 or $45 for a two-pack, or get the Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring for just $30 or a 2-pack kit from Amazon for $45.

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D-Link Smart Plug

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D-Link is another brand that offers a smart plug that doesn’t require a hub to connect to either Alexa or Google Assistant. You’re able to control devices plugged into the D-Link Smart Plug via the D-Link app on your phone from anywhere, but more importantly, you’ll be able to use and control things with your voice with your Amazon Echo or Google Home

While not as compact as the TP-Link mini plug, the D-Link is still a great option for any room in your house and starts at $27 on Amazon.

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AWAIR Air Filtration Smart Plug

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Smart plugs are cool enough as it is, but AWAIR has combined the technology with its own air filtration technology to create an uber-functional smart plug. According to AWAIR, the air inside your home can be up to five times more polluted than outside, and that can end up aggravating allergies or asthma, affecting your concentration or sleep quality, and much more.

To combat this, AWAIR has developed a line of smart products that monitor the air quality in your home. Each device monitors five aspects that determine air quality — temperature, humidity, CO2, airborne chemicals, and dust. AWAIR monitors all these factors and churns out a quick guide that gives you a good idea of how clean the air is in your home at a glance and will also send tips to your smartphone offering tips and suggestions.

The AWAIR Glow is arguably the coolest device AWAIR sells — it plugs right into an outlet and can be set up to turn on an appliance such as a dehumidifier or air filtration system at a specific time or when levels get a bit high.

Once connected to Google Home or Alexa, you’re also able to use the AWAIR Glow to control whichever device you have plugged in using just your voice.

The Glow is currently available for just $99.

See at Amazon

Did we miss any?

Got a favorite smart plug that didn’t make our list? Let us know in the comments and we’ll check it out!

Updated June 2018: There are savings to be had with the AWAIR and D-Link plugs, while the SmartThings kit has gone up a kit but is still 32% off the regular price.

16
Jun

MacRumors Giveaway: Win a 7.5W Wireless iPhone Charger From Choetech, Or Save 50% With Discount Code


For this week’s giveaway, we’ve teamed up with Choetech to offer MacRumors readers a chance to win a Qi-enabled 7.5W Wireless Charging Pad for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.

Choetech’s Wireless Charging Pad is affordably priced at $17.99, and is cheaper than other 7.5W solutions on the market. Choetech says the Charging Pad will charge the iPhone X, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and future wireless iPhones at the faster 7.5W charging speeds.

For some Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy series, the Wireless Charging Pad can deliver up to 10W of power. For other devices, it will charge at 5W.

The Wireless Charging Pad is a slim, unassuming charger that fits into any decor with its simple design. It includes an anti-slip rubber design at the top to keep the iPhone in place when it’s charging, and it’s small enough to fit comfortably on any desktop or nightstand.


You’ll need a micro-USB cable to power the Wireless Charging Pad, which is included in the box, and a power adapter, not included, is also required. A green light on the charger lets you know when the iPhone is situated correctly and receiving power.


We have 30 of these chargers to give away to MacRumors readers, and Choetech has also provided us with a 50% discount code so you can purchase it on the cheap at Amazon if you don’t win. Just add the code MACHOE50 when checking out.

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16
Jun

Apple Hires High-Profile Senior Waymo Engineer for Self-Driving Car Project


Apple has hired Jaime Waydo, an autonomous vehicle expert who previously worked as a senior engineer at Google’s Waymo, reports The Information. An Apple spokesperson confirmed the hiring, but declined to provide details on what she would be working on.

Waydo, who served as head of systems engineering at Waymo, was “instrumental,” according to former colleagues that spoke to The Information. She was in charge of verifying the safety of Waymo’s prototypes and provided input on when it was safe enough to launch on-the-road tests in Phoenix in 2016.

Prior to working at Waymo, Waydo was a senior engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory for more than a decade, where she helped develop a rover vehicle that has driven on Mars.

The Information speculates that Apple’s hiring of Waydo could indicate that it is making progress towards launching a prototype vehicle, but the report also says that the car project continues to suffer from a “lack of communication among teams.”

Apple originally had ambitious self-driving vehicle plans that included a full autonomous vehicle, but those plans were scaled back and Apple shifted focus to autonomous driving software. Apple has been testing Lexus vehicles equipped with its autonomous driving software since April 2017.

In May, Apple signed a deal with Volkswagen to use Volkswagen vans for its on-campus shuttle program called “PAIL,” which is designed to transport employees around its various campuses and office buildings in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Volkswagens will be autonomous, powered by Apple’s self-driving software.

Apple’s self-driving shuttle program has been described as behind schedule and “consuming nearly all of the car team’s attention,” with the company having no clear idea of what it will do with the autonomous driving project beyond the shuttle efforts.

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Jun

AT&T Launches Father’s Day ‘Buy One, Get One’ iPhone X Deal


AT&T has launched a new Father’s Day deal for the next few days, offering new and existing customers who purchase an iPhone X as an upgrade or a new line a second iPhone X at no additional cost as long as it’s for a new line.

Customers will need to finance both iPhone X devices via AT&T Next 30 or AT&T Next Every Year, but within three billing cycles they will begin receiving bill credits totaling up to $999.99 spread out over 30 months. Tax on the full cost of both phones is due at the time of purchase, and the deal runs through June 19.

AT&T’s product pages aren’t yet reflecting the full $999.99 promo for the iPhone X, but the deal is live and will be applied at the end of the checkout process.

AT&T has been offering a similar BOGO deal on the iPhone 8 as well as a $0 iPhone SE offer, and those deals continue to be valid for a limited time.

On the internet and TV service side, AT&T is also continuing to offer Visa Reward Cards with the purchase of new services: $50 for internet, $200 for DirecTV, or $250 for a bundle of both. Full offer details are on AT&T’s site.

And as always, head over to our Deals Roundup for all of the latest sales and bargains.

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Jun

Everything we know about the Sony Xperia XZ3


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The Xperia XZ2 Premium is fresh out of Sony’s design pits, and it only seems like yesterday that the Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact were new and gleaming, but that isn’t stopping rumors about an upcoming Xperia XZ3 from knocking on our door.

As you might expect, details about this phone are extremely scarce at the moment, and we expect more and more details to come trickling in as we get closer to a possible release date. For now, here’s everything we know about the Sony Xperia XZ3.

Design

It’s safe to say that Sony will likely be sticking to its new “Ambient Flow” design with the Xperia XZ3, so expect to see a display with an 18:9 aspect ratio, and slimmer bezels along the sides of the phone. At least part of that seems to be the case in leaked imagery of what we assume is the Xperia XZ3.

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The front of the phone showcases the same chunky (for 2018 design) chin and forehead we’ve seen in the Xperia XZ2 range, so anyone hoping Sony would go for a more bezel-free look could be disappointed. A single front-facing camera is in evidence too, and some are postulating that the chunkier top and bottom of the phone could end up with front-facing stereo speakers, like the XZ2.

Around the back of the phone, the dual-lens setup is extremely obvious and very similar to the setup on the XZ2 Premium. The lack of a border around the lenses sets it apart from the XZ2 Premium though, so it’s fairly safe to assume this isn’t just that same phone in different trousers.

The gleam on the camera and the reflected light leads us to assume that the phone will come with a glass back — though that’s just supposition for the moment. It seems like a safe bet though, since the XZ2 was a glass and metal sandwich.

Specs

We may have also had something of a snapshot into the planned specifications for the Xperia XZ3, thanks to a leaked spec sheet.

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It’s always worth taking spec sheets with a grain of salt since a list of specifications is rather easy to fake. In this case, it seems fairly close to what we’d expect from the XZ3. The Snapdragon 845 is in attendance, as expected of a 2018 flagship phone, as is 6GB of RAM, the choice between 64GB and 128GB of storage, and support for MicroSD cards up to 400GB. The battery is also larger than the XZ2, but not by much.

One of the other key elements to note here is the 2160 x 1080 resolution. Sony has generally restricted 4K resolutions to its XZ Premium line, and this looks set to continue with the XZ3, which will apparently stick with the same Full HD resolution as the Xperia XZ2. It’s also the same sized 5.7-inch screen.

That’s everything we know about the Sony Xperia XZ3 for now — but stay tuned for more as we hear it.

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16
Jun

Developers can now take Google App Maker out for a test drive


About 18 months ago, Google introduced us to App Maker, a tool that as its name suggests, allows you to build and deploy apps (specifically of the business variety) on the web. Over the last year and a half, Google hasn’t made much of a hubbub around the tool and it has remained in private preview mode. But that all changed on June 14 when Google announced that App Maker had been made generally available to all developers who want to take this tool for a test drive.

“Today, we’re making App Maker generally available to help you rethink how your teams operate,” Google noted in a blog post. “App Maker is G Suite’s low-code application development environment that makes it easy for teams to build custom apps to speed up workflows and make processes better.”

In order to access App Maker, you need a G Suite Business or Enterprise subscription, or a G Suite for Education edition. But once you’ve that, you don’t need much else. The beauty of App Maker is that it doesn’t require its users to have much — or any — coding experience. Rather, they can rely upon data that already exists in G Suite, Google’s Cloud SQL database, or other databases that supports JDBC or feature a REST API.

In essence, App Maker offers a low-code app development environment that allows users to create new apps using a drag-and-drop interface. Once the database is set up, all you need to do is select a template and begin designing an app to improve your workflow. Best of all, it would appear that design is responsive, which is to say that the finished apps should work on both desktop and mobile.

App Maker allows access to a total of 40 Google Services and focuses mostly on Google products (rather than offering built-in integrations with third-party offerings like Salesforce). However, now that App Maker is being made widely available, this could change in order to make the tool more broadly useful.

“App Maker was created to enable your line-of-business teams to build apps for the jobs these bigger apps don’t tackle,” Google noted. “With App Maker, you can revamp company processes like requesting purchase orders or filing and resolving help desk tickets, as if you designed and built the processes yourself.”

You can learn how to get started with documentation and this codelab.

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16
Jun

Mount this head-up display to your helmet and project any app from your phone


When you’re out on two wheels, the last thing you need is distraction. Your bike is smaller and harder to see than a car and you’re not surrounded by a steel cage. You put yourself at risk everytime you take your eyes off the rode, whether you’re looking down to check your speed or checking over your shoulder. Smart helmets with integrated rear-view cameras and head-up displays aim to mitigate this, but what if you are attached to your current headgear? The Hudway Sight attaches to any helmet and uses a head-up display to augment your ride with a variety of aids and conveniences.

The Hudway Sight comes in two parts: A lens you mount to your helmet in front of your eyes and a “brain” that mounts to the back of your helmet that transmits information to the lens.

A tiny projector — part of the lens assembly — takes the information it receives and projects it onto the lens. The brightness automatically adjusts to environmental conditions thanks to an ambient light sensor.

The brain has a transmitter that receives information wirelessly from your smartphone and relays it to the lens, which uses waveguide optics to allow for augmented reality integration and brighter, clearer graphics. The attached battery gives the kit up to eight hours of operation.

Your phone is the real brains behind everything, serving as the control panel for navigation apps, traffic alerts, and vehicle data including speed and distance. You can also listen to your tunes and send and receive messages and calls — the device works with Bluetooth headsets — but this itself could prove a distraction, so you have to exercise caution. Virtually any app can be projected onto the Hudway Sight’s lens.

“We believe that waveguide technology has a brilliant future and, when truly adapted to mass market, will create a revolution in things and how we interact with them,” Hudway co-founder Ivan Klabukov said in a statement. “Our device is low-cost and its ease of use allows two-wheel drivers to experience the kind of augmented reality they see in sci-fi movies.”

Hudway teamed up with DigiLens, the Silicon Valley, California-based company revolutionizing AR displays through waveguide optics, and display manufacturer Young Optics.

“After very significant R&D efforts, we’ve created a waveguide display technology that is truly unrivaled with the ability to sharply see the digital information even on the brightest sunny day,” DigiLens CEO Chris Pickett said. “In the near future, we believe that all major helmet makers will integrate AR waveguide displays to make the riding experience better and safer.”

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