Technologies

Xreal Discontinues Its Never-Released Nintendo Switch Glasses Adapter For Now

My favorite would-be product, Xreal Neo, is a no-go because of performance concerns.

I loved flying with a Nintendo Switch 2 earlier this year and plugging in Xreal 1S display glasses via a battery pack dock called the Xreal Neo. Unfortunately, Xreal’s Neo dock is no longer being released, with the company citing performance concerns.

It makes me wish Nintendo Switches worked better with video-out accessories in the first place.

Anyone who preordered one of the $100 battery pack mini-docks is getting a refund, according to Xreal, along with a $30 credit to spend on other Xreal products. When I spoke with Xreal’s product reps to better understand the situation, I was told the concerns are entirely performance-related rather than safety-related.

Xreal’s CEO, Chi Xu, explained the situation on a Reddit post earlier today.

When I tried the Neo, it worked reasonably well for outputting Switch 2 to Xreal’s glasses, but Metroid Prime 4 had notable frame-rate performance issues that made it unplayable. Still, I liked the device’s small size compared to much larger portable Switch dock-slash-batteries like Viture’s Pro Mobile Dock.

What’s clear is that the Nintendo Switch continues to be a thorn in the otherwise intriguing world of display glasses as portable gaming or work monitors. Xreal has another higher-end set of Asus gaming glasses coming later this year, designed for PC and console gaming, and Windows handhelds and Steam Decks can work with display glasses like those from Xreal, Viture and TCL just fine without adapters. Phones and laptops and tablets can, too.

I asked Nintendo’s Japanese executives whether proper display-glass support would ever come to the Nintendo Switch 2 during the launch event in New York last April, and got a clear answer: It’s not on Nintendo’s radar for now. You could always try another mini-dock option that’s still on sale, but I loved the Neo’s size the most. Maybe it’ll resurface again in the future, but for now it’s gone for good.

Technologies

The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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