Meta Down 2.15% as Xreal Glasses Get a Price, Wired Says

“Wired says Xreal's Aura glasses cost one thousand two hundred seventy-nine dollars.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on The Asia Desk
Published 1:57 AM ET, Thursday, October 8, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Wired: “I Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 1:57 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Aaron Sorkin, Meta.
BBN covered this story before: Netflix 2027 Slate: Narnia Prequel, More Sandler; Sorkin Oscar Doubts (October 7).

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WiredI Put on Meta and Xreal’s XR Glasses. Face Computers Are Finally Getting Good

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired says Xreal's Aura glasses cost one thousand two hundred seventy-nine dollars.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, that's face computers for the price of a used scooter. I would wear them to bed and see nothing but spreadsheets.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired says they compare well with Meta's new VR glasses. That's praise. Praise from Wired is like a cat tolerating you. Rare, and temporary.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDr. Byte, you say that, but you have already put your name on the waiting list.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentI did not. Whoever is writing this script, stop doing that.