Just a heads up, if you buy something through our links, we may get a small share of the sale. It’s one of the ways we keep the lights on here. Click here for more.Apple has reportedly canceled its N107 project, an initiative to develop a more affordable pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses. The device was designed to resemble a conventional pair of glasses while incorporating built-in displays. Unlike the Apple Vision Pro, the N107 was envisioned as a lightweight, lower-cost alternative, eliminating the need for a bulky head strap. However, the project failed to meet Apple’s executive expectations, leading to its termination in late January. Apple ends development of visionOS smart glasses According to Bloomberg, the N107 glasses were designed with small projectors capable of displaying digital content within the wearer’s field of view. This functionality would have made it possible for users to work within an augmented digital space, similar to the ultra-wide Mac display mirroring available on the Apple Vision Pro. Apple aimed to provide an alternative for users who found the Vision Pro’s $3,500 price tag prohibitive. However, several technical challenges arose during development. Initially, Apple’s developers wanted the N107 to function with an iPhone, making it a more accessible device for everyday users. Unfortunately, the glasses required substantial processing power, leading to rapid battery drain on connected iPhones. To mitigate this, Apple altered the design to require a persistent connection to a Mac, which could provide superior processing capabilities and a larger power source. …Apple reportedly pulls the plug on its AR smartglasses project