Spacetop Unveils Windows App to Transform Laptops into Expansive AR Workspaces

Late last year, Sightful kinda tossed its unique laptop with AR glasses in the trash—like seriously, poof! Gone. They decided to shift gears and work on their AR workspace software for Windows. Now there’s this thing called Spacetop for Windows. It’s supposed to turn your surroundings into a private virtual haven. Great for all you productivity junkies on the run.

So, here’s the scoop. It works with XREAL AR glasses like their old hardware did. But this new app? It’s subscription-based and plays nice with a lot of AI PCs. We’re talking about gear from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and Microsoft. Quite the squad, right?

Before all this, they were playing with the idea of a ‘headless’ laptop. It ran on this funky Android-based thing they called SpaceOS. But then Sightful was like, “Nah,” and pulled the plug in October 2024. Sorry, no more Spacetop G1 AR gadget for $1,900. They gave people their money back, so props for that.

Why’d they bail? Something about neural processing units (NPU) makin’ magic with power and efficiency for AR apps. I mean, if you say so, Sightful. Makes my brain spin just thinking about it.

Anyway, and wait—check this out—Sightful has a Spacetop Bundle now. It’ll set you back $899. Comes with XREAL Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, which alone cost $699 (ouch), and a 12-month Spacetop subscription. It’s like an annual Merry Christmas from Sightful for $200.

Oh, and they’re also selling some extra lenses. Single-vision ones if your eyes don’t cooperate for $50, or progressive ones for $150. Not exactly pocket change, right?

They suggest using laptops like the Dell XPS Core Ultra 7, HP Elitebook, Lenovo Yoga Slim, ASUS Zenbook, Acer Swift Go 14, and Microsoft Surface Pro for Business. But they’re like, “Hey, this list isn’t the end.” There’s always more tech in the pipeline.

Get this: You can slide and rotate your workspace with just a few keystrokes. It’s like having a mini command center with you on the train, plane, or even on your bumpy Uber ride. The display is supposed to be super clear, adjusting to whatever lighting you’ve got.

The spectacles weigh in at 83g, so no neck-breaking fashion statements here. Imagine a massive whopping 100” display! Goodbye squinting, right?

Sightful’s got some serious backing—over $61 million. Started their gig in 2020 with some tech veterans from PrimeSense, Magic Leap, and Broadcom. They’re camped out in Tel Aviv, but have homes away from home in Palo Alto, New York, and Taiwan.

Wanna dig deeper? There’s more juicy goodness online about Spacetop for Windows. Go check it out, if you’re into that sort of thing.