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Vivo Previews Vision Discovery Edition Glasses Ahead of August 21 Launch

Teasers reveal metal frame construction with a digital crown for opacity control, gesture-based 3D controls, unrevealed software platform, unspecified pricing

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Overview

  • Vivo will unveil the Vision Discovery Edition Glasses on August 21 in China with in-store demo-only availability before any official sale date is announced
  • Teaser videos highlight visor cameras on the underside and front, a metal-frame chassis and a digital crown for scrolling and adjusting screen opacity
  • Hong Yi, general manager of Vivo Smart Device Products, confirms three-dimensional hand- and finger-gesture controls inspired by Apple’s Vision Pro
  • The headset’s operating system remains unconfirmed but industry reports indicate it could run Vivo’s OriginOS rather than Google’s Android XR platform
  • Vivo promises a lightweight, premium experience focused on experiential reservations in China as pricing and broader launch details stay undecided