Could smart goggles bridge the gap between Vision Pro and Apple Glasses?

The mixed reality device market is evolving towards a new category between bulky headsets and sleek smart glasses. ByteDance is reportedly developing lightweight mixed reality goggles, similar to Meta's Orion prototype. These goggles could offer significant functionality in a more compact form, potentially filling a gap before true AR glasses become feasible. While not intended for public use, they might find a market for home or office applications. This development suggests a possible progression from headsets to limited smart glasses, goggles, and eventually full-featured AR glasses.