
Lightweight, Camera-Free AR Glasses Target Travelers, Gamers, and Movie Watchers
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Xreal, known for its smartglasses, has launched a new sub-brand XBX with the A01 display glasses in China, coming to the US in July for $299. These lightweight, camera-free AR glasses are designed for travelers, gamers, and movie watchers, featuring a spatial anti-shake algorithm, HDR 10, and interchangeable frames. Unlike Xreal's more advanced models like Project Aura, the A01 focuses on a 'pocket cinema' experience without cameras, targeting a different market segment.

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