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Smart glasses offer virtual screens but may falter over a full workday
Smart glasses can offer a private, uncluttered workspace, with virtual screens that users can position to suit them. However, reports from people testing them as monitor replacements suggest they are not yet a straightforward choice for a full working day.
Comfort and usability vary: one tester said Xreal One Pro glasses became warm during long sessions, while another found them comfortable for around 90 minutes to two hours and said they helped her posture. Users also report possible eye strain, uneven display sharpness, awkward video calls and difficulty switching to tasks such as writing in a notebook. The article suggests the glasses may currently suit films and gaming better than office work.
In short
- Smart glasses offer privacy and flexible virtual screens.
- Heat, eye strain and display quality remain concerns.
- They may suit entertainment better than a full workday.
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Originally published by Engadget as “Smart glasses could replace your monitor but they shouldn’t — here’s why”.