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You've got questions about Xreal Aura, and I've got answers — 5 things you need to know about these Android XR glasses
By Jason England Last updated
After I tested Xreal's Aura Android XR glasses, questions came flooding in, and I'm here to answer them all.

Snap Specs are official, and they're a bold mash-up of Ray-Ban Metas and Apple Vision Pro — with a sky-high $2,200 price
By Scott Younker, Jason England Last updated
Snap revealed its new Specs augmented reality glasses at AWE 2026. Here's what they offer.

Snap Specs LIVE — $2,200 augmented reality smart glasses announced, along with availability and specs
By Jeff Parsons Last updated
Snap unveiled a consumer-facing version of its augmented reality smart glasses, called Snap Specs, at the AWE event in California today.

I tried out the latest version of the most advanced haptic VR vest and gloves, and it's more immersive than ever
By Scott Younker Published
bHaptics has a new pair of VR gloves but everything also has a higher price.

Here's what the Snap Specs look like, as modelled by Jack Harlow, Imogen Heap and more
By Scott Younker Published
Here's what Snap's new SPECS AR glasses look like when worn by actual people like Imogen Heap, Hoyeon and Jack Harlow.

Snapdragon Reality Elite is here, and I’ve already tested it without realizing in Xreal’s Project Aura — its a giant step towards the future of smart glasses
By Jason England Published
Huge upgrades to merge the VR headset with AR glasses

I’ve worn smart glasses for over 5 years — here’s the best AR and AI glasses in 2026
By Jason England Last updated
I’ve been wearing and testing smart glasses for over 5 years — here are the best AR and AI glasses you can buy right now.

I'm going to AWE 2026 and here's 3 things I'm hoping to see — from Snap Specs to a new Snapdragon XR chip
By Jason England Published
AWE 2026 is just around the corner, and I'll be covering all the news and going hands-on with all the latest VR and AR hardware live from California!

I tried to replace my gaming monitor with Asus ROG Xreal R1 glasses — it’s not quite what I hoped for
By Jason England Published
The Asus ROG Xreal R1 provides a glimpse into the future of gaming AR glasses. The dock unlocks home play nicely, but the 240Hz mode and price are questionable.
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