Spacetop and the Wonders of AR — Truly, What’s Happening?
So, sometime last year, or maybe it was later, it’s all a blur — Sightful, yeah that tech company with the funky name, decided to ditch its weird laptop with built-in AR glasses. I know, right? Instead, they decided, let’s double down on some software for Windows that turns your world into a private virtual workspace. Who’d have thunk it, huh?
Anyway, this whole thing called Spacetop for Windows just dropped, and it’s like magic for the folks wanting productivity anywhere, anytime. I’m talking trains, planes, skateboards… or maybe not skateboards. But listen, remember those XREAL AR glasses? They still work with this but now, they’ve snuck it into a subscription app that targets all kinds of AI-fueled PCs. Dell, HP, Asus, you name it. It’s almost like they want everyone on board or something.
Oh, and get this, they were working on their own ‘headless’ laptop. Weird, right? Ran on SpaceOS or something equally sci-fi. But bam, it’s dead now. They canned it in October 2024 — maybe they had a crystal ball telling them it was time to move on. And folks who shelled out $1,900 got refunds. Pretty neat, huh?
The shift? They said it was all about how next-gen neural processing could bump up power and battery life when running AR apps. Yep, magic chips doing super stuff. That pivot was either genius or madness.
Whoa, they’ve now got this Spacetop Bundle going for $899 — which, funnily enough, is cheaper than their old headless ghost laptop idea. Comes with those XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses (retailed at $699, in case you ever wondered). Plus, a year’s worth of Spacetop subscription, then $200 annually after. Guess they figured pricing out. Oh, and optional lenses? They got those — single-vision lens inserts for $50, progressives for $150. Like they want you to see through walls or something.
Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft — these are your wingmen here. But hey, they’re not the only PCs that’ll do the job. It’s more like a free-for-all; the list grows as more devices join the Intel Core Ultra 7/9 processor party. Chalice to the tech gods, maybe?
Spacetop has some cool tricks up its sleeve, though. Works with apps you probably use daily, even if you hate them (hello, spreadsheets). The workspace slides and swivels however you like — it’s kind of trippy, actually. You can take it on your commute, and it seems okay with planes, trains, and, dare I say, sitting on a couch. The display? Bright enough to burn your eyes but designed not to. Those glasses? Light on your face, won’t leave imprints. And it feels real — like actual computing, not just screen extensions.
Founded by brainiacs from PrimeSense, Magic Leap, and Broadcom, they’ve stacked up $61M like it’s spare change. Got places in Tel Aviv, Palo Alto, New York, and Taiwan. Big plans, big talk, and AR dreams.
Anyway, maybe this Spacetop business is the future, or maybe it’s just another tech story wrapped in hype. Who knows? Let’s see where it goes.
