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Google Glass drew so much hostility after its 2013 debut that some bars and restaurants banned it. Meta’s Ray-Bans have sold far better, partly because they look like ordinary sunglasses — the same quality that troubles people who don’t want to be filmed.

The Xreal Aura, spatial computing glasses made in partnership with Google for the Android XR platform, are now available to order. We first learned about these XR glasses at Google I/O 2026, and early adopters can finally try them in a matter of weeks.

Smart glasses are slowly becoming more than just another piece of technology you wear on your face. Meta has already shown that there’s an appetite for them, and other companies are now experimenting with different ways to make smart glasses useful. While some are focused on cameras and AI-powered features, Even Realities is taking a…

AI glasses have been growing in popularity for a few years now, and while they offer new possibilities, like an always-available AI assistant or camera, one often-overlooked feature is the open-ear speakers. 

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No, I haven’t managed to get my hands on a prototype pair of Apple Glasses, but I now have experience of the rough equivalents of what we’re expecting from both a 1st- and 2nd-gen product.

There are two problems with smart glasses today. Most don’t deliver that futuristic display we all want to have, and the camera has become a serious point of friction. INMO GO3 solve both problems while also supporting Google’s Gemini and more.

A good pair of sunglasses can change the feel of an entire outfit. Just look at how often eyewear becomes part of a celebrity’s signature style, whether it’s oversized frames at the airport, classic shades on vacation, or a bold design that catches attention on the red carpet. But fashion doesn’t stand still, and one…

There are rumors that Apple’s Vision Pro category is on “life support.” But after playing with the new Meta VR Glasses, coming this spring for $1,299, I think it would be premature for Apple to pull the plug.

Pulling out your phone to check which way to turn somewhat defeats the point of wearing smart glasses. Meta tackled that problem last month with one of the more useful upgrades yet for its Ray-Ban smart glasses: turn-by-turn walking navigation. That feature arrived with the v128 update alongside several other improvements, and just as that…