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How to update XREAL glasses on PC, Android, and using the Beam

XREAL's glasses will occasionally need to install updates, but it's not immediately obvious how you would do such a thing. So we'll walk you through it step-by-step.

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The makers of my favorite new PC and gaming accessory are teasing something big

The makers of my favorite new PC and gaming accessory are teasing something big

XREAL has teased its X1 chip, but not a lot more than that, other than the fact it's coming in a big new product before the end of the year.

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Rumored Meta Quest headset sounds like the Vision Pro that Apple wasn't ready to make

Rumored Meta Quest headset sounds like the Vision Pro that Apple wasn't ready to make

Meta will reportedly compact the technology of its Quest headsets and expand on its smart glasses success with a new headset in 2027.

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I tested the Xreal Beam Pro AR glasses and they gave me an Apple Vision Pro-like experience on a budget

The Xreal Beam Pro is a $200 smartphone lookalike that tries to solve the 3 biggest problems that users have with AR glasses. Here's the verdict on whether or not it accomplishes that.

XREAL Air 2 vs. TCL RayNeo Air 2S: The AR smart glasses crown is up in the Air

The AR smart glasses crown is up in the Air, and we're pitting XREAL's Air 2 and RayNeo's new Air2S glasses against one another to find out who should claim it.

I gave up my laptop for this XREAL spatial computer and smart glasses combo, I felt like I was living in the future

Can a $598 spatial computer and smart glasses combo effectively replace my favorite $2K gaming laptop?

Mark Zuckerberg says we’ll all be wearing AI smart glasses – he’s not wrong, but some big changes need to happen first

Mark Zuckerberg says everyone will wear AI smart glasses; he has a point, but I'm not convinced they'll be ready for a while.

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Xreal's Beam Pro is a new cheap spatial computer doesn't quite stick the landing

Xreal's Beam Pro is a new cheap spatial computer doesn't quite stick the landing

The Xreal Beam Pro delivers a solid portable TV experience, but it's not yet the spatial computer we need it to be.

This small (and affordable) spatial computer lets me bring my 2D apps into a 3D space and even create 3D videos

This small (and affordable) spatial computer lets me bring my 2D apps into a 3D space and even create 3D videos

The Beam Pro is a new accessory for XREAL AR glasses. It makes it easier to navigate apps without draining your phone battery. But is it worth buying?

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VITURE Pro XR Glasses review: These AR smart glasses add a new dimension to Windows and Mac computers

VITURE Pro XR Glasses review: These AR smart glasses add a new dimension to Windows and Mac computers

Smart glasses like the VITURE Pro XR give you instant access to a 135-inch virtual display for laptops, phones, and tablets. But are they worth their bold asking price?

The year so far in AR/VR: the 5 biggest announcements and what’s coming next

The year so far in AR/VR: the 5 biggest announcements and what’s coming next

What has happened in the world of AR/VR tech in 2024? Here's the biggest announcements and what’s coming next.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest from potential DJI drone bans to new film cameras

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest from potential DJI drone bans to new film cameras

In case you missed it DJI's drones might get banned, AI-powered PCs were released, and film cameras made a comeback.

Xreal's new AR glass companion brings Android apps to life in 3D

Xreal's new AR glass companion brings Android apps to life in 3D

XReal has dropped a $200 mobile device that turns your Android apps into AR experiences.

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Xreal's Beam Pro Could Be a More Affordable Alternative to Apple Vision Pro's Spatial Computing

Xreal's Beam Pro Could Be a More Affordable Alternative to Apple Vision Pro's Spatial Computing

Starting at $199, Xreal’s Beam Pro is a phone-like device with dual 50-megapixel cameras for capturing 3D photos and video, dual USB-C ports, and all the apps and content you'd ever want to look at on a giant 154-inch virtual screen.

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Xreal's cheap smartphone-like gadget solves the biggest issues with AR smart glasses

Xreal's new Beam Pro isn't a smartphone, but it still looks like it might be the AR gadget we've been waiting for.

Meet Xreal Beam Pro — this $199 Android device unlocks Vision Pro-like features, but why can’t it just be an app?

The Xreal Beam Pro is a $199 Android smartphone without the phone, which unlocks an Apple Vision Pro-esque spatial experience on your Air 2 and Air 2 Ultra glasses.

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No, that's not a phone — XREAL's new AR glasses accessory with a touchscreen can take 3D videos and it was created to save your phone's battery life

Today, XREAL announced a brand new phone-like accessory for its AR glasses that will save your phone battery while allowing you to make 3D videos.

'People have to see it to believe it': We asked an expert about AR laptops and the challenges in this booming market

The Spacetop G1 is an augmented reality laptop that ditches its display for a pair of AR glasses. But is it the product that launches AR into the mainstream?

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The Spacetop G1 Is Half Laptop and Half AR Glasses, and Looks More Practical Than Apple Vision Pro

Sightful’s Spacetop G1 combines the familiarity of a laptop with the infinite canvas of augmented reality apps and windows using a pair of lightweight smart glasses to enable a more practical version of the Apple Vision Pro’s best spatial computing ideas.

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My partner became a Minecraft addict because of XREAL's AR glasses — And I previewed the next generation at GDC

At GDC 2024 I got the opportunity to preview XREAL's latest Air 2 Ultra AR glasses, but I also got to use the Air 2 Pro at home — and both me and my partner were blown away.

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Wearable tech that’ll help you hack, track and snack your way to success

The latest in discreet wearable tech, from biowearables to smart glasses, is designed to help you be your best self

I just saw the future of mobile gaming through AR glasses, and it looks wild

Playing augmented reality games on a phone through the new Xreal Air 2 Ultra glasses really sold me on the future of AR gaming — here's why.

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XREAL glasses make AR gaming more approachable than ever

XREAL is showing off its fantastic AR glasses with AR game demos at GDC this year.

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XREAL just fixed one of the biggest flaws of its AR glasses with a tiny accessory

XREAL just announced a small dongle that will let you charge a source device while using the company's smart glasses. XREAL will also demo its glasses at the 2024 Game Developer Conference.

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