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I tested Asus’ new ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses, and they outclass everything else I’ve used

I didn't expect a collab between Xreal and Asus, but the ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses are easily the best specs for gaming in my time testing them!

Asus and Xreal are teaming up to make the best display glasses for gaming handhelds

Asus and Xreal are teaming up to make the best display glasses for gaming handhelds

Asus and Xreal are making gaming-focused smart display glasses with a refresh rate up to 240Hz for low-latency handheld PC gaming and more.

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Goodbye Meta, hello XREAL — Asus announces ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses following termination of its Horizon OS headset

Goodbye Meta, hello XREAL — Asus announces ROG XREAL R1 AR gaming glasses following termination of its Horizon OS headset

We finally know who Asus dumped Meta for, but it’s not quite the XR partnership of my dreams.

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ASUS and XREAL teamed up to create the world's first 240Hz AR glasses to take your gaming experience to the next level

ASUS and XREAL have announced the ROG XREAL R1 AR glasses, which aims to be the best wearable display for gaming across all your devices with 240Hz screens.

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I tested the Xreal 1S — here’s why they are the essential AR Glasses for Nintendo Switch 2 gamers and power users alike

The Xreal 1S takes the throne as the best AR glasses you can buy right now — packing a stellar display quality into a sleek design with ease of use courtesy of that X1 chip, and 3D content conversion that works so much better than I expected, Plus they’re $50…

The Xreal 1S glasses put a big virtual screen in front of your face, and I'm loving the simplicity and pure entertainment value

Xreal 1S brings 1200p visuals and a lower price to the best AR glasses

Xreal just reset the bar with the $449 1S, packing sharper 1200p visuals and instant 3D into a headset that finally makes AR a no-brainer.

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If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026

If you thought 2025 was a good year for XR, just wait until you see what's coming in 2026

The XR industry is about to undergo some massive shifts in 2026, from Steam's standalone debut to the first pair of true XR glasses.

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Xreal and Viture enter a patent battle in Europe, marking a milestone in XR

Xreal and Viture enter a patent battle in Europe, marking a milestone in XR

The first major smart glasses patent dispute is playing out in German courts, pitting Xreal against Viture in a landmark case.

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VR isn't dead, and 2025 has only proven how ridiculous those claims continue to be. That, and XR glasses have finally found their mojo

VR isn't dead, and 2025 has only proven how ridiculous those claims continue to be. That, and XR glasses have finally found their mojo

XR has had a monumental 2025, from the launch of Android XR to a flurry of new smart glasses, this was a massive year of growth and excitement.

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Viture Luma Ultra glasses are admittedly a little disappointing for now, but a surprise Cyberpunk collab and the promise of more spatial content mean these will soon be a truly killer pair of smart glasses

Viture Luma Ultra glasses are admittedly a little disappointing for now, but a surprise Cyberpunk collab and the promise of more spatial content mean these will soon be a truly killer pair of smart glasses

Viture Luma Ultra and Viture x Cyberpunk 2077 are two of Viture's latest smart glasses, and they're both available right now.

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Xreal’s Project Aura reveals the exciting true intentions for Android XR, but will anyone actually wear them?

Xreal’s Project Aura reveals the exciting true intentions for Android XR, but will anyone actually wear them?

Google and Xreal just showed us more of what the Project Aura smart glasses look like and what they can do on Android XR. They're the real glimpse of the future, and the only question now is who's brave enough to wear them?

Android XR: Everything you need to know

Android XR: Everything you need to know

Everything you need to know about Android XR, Google's mixed-reality wearable platform

Everything you need to know about Google’s Galaxy XR updates and Project Aura launch

Everything you need to know about Google’s Galaxy XR updates and Project Aura launch

At The Android Show: XR Edition, Google unveiled groundbreaking advancements in virtual reality, featuring the Galaxy XR headset's new multi-capabilities and a sneak peek of the innovative Project Aura glasses.

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I tried the next-gen Android XR prototype smart glasses, and these frames are ready for your close-up

This is what we want

I just tried Google's Android XR glasses — and Meta and Apple are in trouble

Google Glasses done right

XR glasses can’t replace my TV yet, but I was surprised at how close they came to coming out on top

I wanted to find out if a pair of XR glasses could replace my TV, and found they come surprisngly close.

The iPhone Air already has one major flaw — and AR glasses users won't be happy

Apple's all-new iPhone Air may be the thinnest iPhone ever, but it's already looking to be a problem for AR glasses, as its USB-C port doesn't support DisplayPort Alt Mode.

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Amazon could reportedly launch its own AR glasses to take on Meta next year

A new report alleges that Amazon is developing AR glasses that could launch in the next two years.

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The AR glasses that make your TV feel small are easier to buy now, thanks to Amazon — XREAL One Pro could change how you watch everything

XREAL has released its flagship One Pro AR glasses on Amazon, with Best Buy availability to come in the future. You can also save by bundling XREAL products.

I stepped 10 years into the future of smart glasses — here's why they are about to change everything

The holy grail combination of AI and AR is coming

I replaced all my monitors with the Viture Luma Pro — here’s why they take the fight to Xreal for the best AR glasses crown

The Viture Luma Pro is another sizable step forward in image quality at this price, offering impressive clarity and mesmerizing color packed into a seriously sleek pair of specs!

I saw the future of AR glasses with a 70-degree field of view — but it’s going to take time to get there

AR glasses maker Luma is showing off the next frontier is in AR spec display tech: a 70-degree field of view. Here's my first impressions.

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The Xbox Meta Quest 3S is fine — but there was a better augmented reality partner for Microsoft and Xbox Cloud Gaming

The Xbox Edition Meta Quest 3S is cool, but you know what's even cooler? The XREAL glasses. Here's why I think Microsoft should've partnered with XREAL instead of Meta (or why not both?!)

I'm still waiting on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ – and in the meantime, handheld gaming with the Xreal One AR glasses should hold me over

The Xreal One AR glasses have revitalized handheld gaming for me during tests, but it's a tough recommendation at their price and the need for other accessories.

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