We tried AR glasses. They were great, until they weren't.
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We tried AR glasses. They were great, until they weren't.
May 14, 2025 | 6:43 PM GMT
XREAL's AR glasses, in conjunction with Sightful's Spacetop app, lets you view your workspace in a 3D setting. It may sound strange at first, but The Post's Chris Velazco shows why this is a great combination...when it works.
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