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Apple Glasses could be the next Apple Watch and send shockwaves through the eyewear industry — here's how it could disrupt a $200 billion market
By Tom Pritchard published
Apple Glasses could become the next Apple Watch, if only Apple can convince people to wear them all day.

Despite Google’s AI glasses push, Apple’s answer is now expected in 2027 — while ‘Vision Air’ won’t be here until at least 2028
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple’s development timeline for its own lightweight AI glasses has shifted to next year as the expensive Vision Pro continues to struggle.

I just tried Asus’ upgraded Xbox Ally X20 for ROG’s 20th anniversary — and it isn’t just another special edition handheld
By Anthony Spadafora published
Asus is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its gaming brand ROG in style with a special edition handheld and smart glasses.

Does Google's Intelligent Eyewear have what it takes to beat Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses? Here's what we know
By Lloyd Coombes, Jason England published
Which pair of AI smart glasses will reign supreme in 2026: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 or Google's new Intelligent Eyewear? Let's face them off.

Meet X By XREAL — I’m testing the MacBook Neo of AR glasses that people can actually afford
By Jason England published
AR Glasses are having a MacBook Neo moment, and here is your first real look at the $299 X by XREAL a01 specs.

I'm not buying Google's 'Intelligent Eyewear' — here's why they're dead on arrival for me
By Tom Pritchard published
Smart glasses are trying to position themselves as the next big thing, but it's quite hard to get excited about them when I don't need glasses.

Xreal Project Aura is the reality check Apple, Meta, and Samsung didn’t see coming
By Lloyd Coombes published
The VR/AR market is getting more crowded than ever — here’s why Xreal’s Project Aura is a little different compared to the competition.

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.

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.

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.
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