INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Magic Leap One, the futuristic augmented reality (AR) glasses, were shown off in a detailed live look today, giving us a better idea of how
Wednesday to give developers more information on how to create content for the brand-new platform
the device on display actually turned on, as evidenced by the blue LED indicator light on the glasses.The presenters ran through each of the
on the back of the device to expand the band
on your head, and note that the way Magic Leap One is pitched at the back helps with weight distribution, making the glasses feel lighter
than expected.Most VR and AR headsets feel heavy on the face, so hopefully Magic Leap has cut some of the weight down to make its glasses
more comfortable to wear for longer periods of time.Take a closer look at how Magic Leap One fits on your headImage 1 of 2How you'll slip on
Magic Leap OneImage 2 of 2Magic Leap sits high for better weight distributionMore Magic Leap One detailsToday's presentation served as a
One features eye tracking
This means the headset will know where you're looking, and gaze input is just one way you'll be able to control Magic Leap One.Other input
methods include the 6DoF controller, head posing, gesture controls and voice commands
The controller features haptic feedback, and shares a design similar to that of the controller for the Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Go and Google
Leap says it doesn't recommend wearing actual glasses with the Magic Leap One, though the company is working with a partner to develop
of 8The controller features a trackpadImage 6 of 8Power button on LightpackImage 7 of 8Magic Leap One's Lightpack has a headphone jackLike
the Oculus Go standalone headset, Magic Leap One features built-in audio with speakers in the headband
Mics along the outside of the glasses pick up voice commands.The glasses have a world camera that takes photos and video of whatever is
you can plug in headphones
air from the environment to cool it down
The idea is to keep the system from overheating, though how hot the puck gets in your pocket is a bit of a concern for us.As for battery
life, we got the generic answer that the more intensely you use the headset, the shorter the battery life, though again no specifics were
biggest thing, which we already knew, is that Magic Leap One supports local multiplayer
This means that if you're wearing one pair of the AR glasses and someone else is wearing another pair, you can both see and interact with
designed for indoor use (you'll need your home's Wi-Fi to stay connected), but it is looking into outdoor use for devices down the
The company is hosting another developer Twitch livestream next month, where we'll learn more about the device, and possibly, hopefully, see
