Technologies

Xreal’s Latest Glasses Get Better and Cheaper. And There’s a Switch Dock, Too

I loved playing Switch games on the Xreal 1S glasses, but getting them connected is a little awkward.

Smart glasses are in a period of rapidly accelerating change, and quick updates seem to be the norm. My favorite display glasses last year, the Xreal One, won me over because they have great displays with tons of adjustment options, including the ability to pin a display in place. The new Xreal 1S, which I saw ahead of CES 2026, does those glasses one better with more gaming-focused display updates and better resolution. But the best part is that I’m now connecting them with a Nintendo Switch 2, thanks to Xreal’s new $100 Neo mini-dock.

The $450 Xreal 1S is, in fact, better overall than the more expensive Xreal One Pro, which is still on sale. The Pro has a different and flatter lens system that keeps glare down when it’s worn. All these glasses still use «birdbath» displays that project vivid micro OLED images above your eyes down to you via half-mirrored prisms, but the Xreal 1S’s displays have a slightly larger 52-degree field of view (up from 50), 700 nits of brightness (100 more than before) and a 16:10 ratio, 1,200-pixel resolution. That’s better than the Pro’s 1080p resolution, and it’s in a ratio that fits gaming display modes better.

I’ve been trying a pair with prescription insert lenses (the 1S works with the same inserts as the Xreal One), and they look great. Xreal also updated its onboard processing tricks, adding automatic 3D media conversion via the glasses’ own chipset. The mode, which is in beta, feels pretty rough, though. Steam Deck and Switch games (or movies, or your own phone screen) can look 3D, but the autoconversion is imprecise and significantly lowers the frame rate on everything.

The 1S would be my top pick now over the Xreal One Pro, if it weren’t for the fact that I like the One Pro’s lenses better. But it’s likely that Xreal will update the Pro with the 1S’ new displays sometime soon. You might want to wait.

What I love even more than the glasses update is the Neo battery pack. It’s a new $100 mini-dock that acts as a passthrough converter to work with the Nintendo Switch. It works with existing Xreal glasses as well as the new 1S, and I’m already loving how portable it is. Unlike the Steam Deck, Windows handhelds and phones and laptops, the Switch doesn’t work natively with display glasses. But Xreal found a workaround somehow that functions fine, even with Nintendo’s lockdown firmware.

The 10,000-mAh battery pack can be used to charge anything and pass video through via USB-C. There’s a magnet on the back that snaps onto phones, and a kickstand too — but the Neo doesn’t have contactless charging. You have to connect using a built-in USB-C cable.

This isn’t my first time playing Switch games using display glasses and a dock. Last year, I tried Viture’s similar 10,000-mAh dock, which is compatible with the Switch and Switch 2. Neither company’s dock works with the other’s glasses for Switch gaming, though, which is a bummer. Viture’s battery dock allows two glasses to connect at once, but it’s almost twice the size. I like that the Neo is about as small as any other battery pack I typically take with me.

If only these docks weren’t awkward to connect, though. Xreal does its best, but the Switch 2 only supports video-out through its bottom USB-C port, not the top one. The Neo comes with a magnetic sticker you can put on the back of the Switch, allowing you to snap it onto the Neo in kickstand mode. This allows it to hover in the air slightly, so you can plug in the cable underneath. But the Switch in docked mode only works with Joy-Con controllers detached, so you’ll have to rest the whole Switch setup next to you.

I love the experience once it’s all set up, but using the dock is likely a step too far for most people — even if they like the idea of gaming with glasses on a Switch 2. But I’ll tell you it feels like playing in a little home theater, and games I’ve tried look great in micro OLED. Mario Kart World, Donkey Kong Bananza and Kirby Air Riders play fantastically. The only one that has had performance issues so far is Metroid Prime 4, which slows down and becomes unplayable using the Neo dock. Also odd: The Switch 2 kept asking me if I wanted to update the dock’s firmware, which wouldn’t work anyway. (I said no.) Clearly, the Switch 2 doesn’t exactly form a perfect handshake here.

But I seriously hope Nintendo works in glasses support on the next Switch 2, because Xreal and Viture have already shown me that it can be fun… if you feel motivated to buy display glasses and a dock that cost more than the Switch 2 itself.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Technologies

Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im