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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR Glasses

I flew over 10,000 miles with Asus ROG Xreal R1 smart glasses — here are 2 things I love about them (and 3 I don’t)

By Jason England published

I went eyes-on with the $849 Asus ROG Xreal R1 gaming glasses. While the crisp micro-OLED is comfortable, early software bugs keep my final score on hold.

Smart Glasses
Xreal Project Aura

I just tested Xreal’s Android XR glasses, and they are an early glimpse of my dream future smart glasses

By Jason England last updated

I went eyes-on with Xreal’s Project Aura at Google I/O. A huge 70-degree FOV and Android XR combine for a massive leap forward in spatial computing glasses.

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Smart Glasses
Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced

I played 3 hours of Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced — and it’s better than I expected

By Tony Polanco published

We went hands-on with Assassin's Creed: Black Flag Resynced, and it's shaping up to be an excellent remake thanks to its enhanced graphics and gameplay.

Gaming
Android Auto

I just tested the next-generation of Android Auto, and it’s a huge leap forward that embarrasses Apple CarPlay

By Jason England published

I went eyes-on with Google’s radical Android Auto redesign. From 3D Immersive Navigation to agentic Gemini car controls, it completely beats Apple CarPlay.

Vehicle Tech
Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS)

I checked out the world’s first 6K gaming monitor — and it's a sight to behold

By Tony Polanco published

The 32-inch Samsung Odyssey G8 (G80HS) impresses with its vibrant, sharp 6K resolution and fluid performance. Here are our initial hands-on thoughts.

Monitors
Android XR

I tested Google’s “Intelligent Eyewear,” and found the smart glasses that will defeat Ray-Ban Meta

By Jason England published

I went eyes-on with Google’s Intelligent Eyewear at I/O. With Warby Parker styles and Gemini Live conversation, these Android XR glasses are ready to beat Meta.

Smart Glasses
The Awara Classic mattress expanding on a bed frame

Could the Awara Classic Hybrid be the best value organic mattress we've tested? My honest opinion after sleeping on it for a week

By Lauren Jeffries published

Latex mattresses usually cost thousands of dollars, but the mid-range Awara Classic Hybrid brings together the softness and pressure relief that I need as a side sleeper — all for $799 for a queen.

Mattresses
Alienware 15 (20226)

I just tested the new Alienware 15 — and it’s almost right

By Tony Polanco published

The Alienware 15 gaming laptop is a relatively affordable machine that delivers a smooth gaming experience with some necessary compromises.

Gaming Laptops
Boya Magic AI mic

I tested this $100 wireless AI mic that fits in your pocket — and it's a game changer for blocking out background noise

By Christoph Schwaiger published

I tested AI noise cancellation on a wireless mic, can it really block out the real world?

AI
Honor 600

I’m an iPhone stan, but the Honor 600 is making me seriously consider switching — here’s why

By Jason England published

I've been testing the Honor 600: an Android phone that actually plays nice with Macs, iPhones and Apple Watches while also being a really great phone in its own right.

Android Phones
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