Xreal Aura Glasses Arrive at $1,279; Prime Day Ends Tonight

“Wired says Xreal's long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon at one thousand two hundred seventy-nine dollars, and the reviewer says face computers are finally getting good.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

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Published 8:39 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Wired: “The 23 Best Prime Day Deals Under $100 That You Can Still Get (2026)”, with reporting from Wired and Wired.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 8:39 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Prime.

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What BBN said about it

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired says Xreal's long-hyped Aura glasses arrive soon at one thousand two hundred seventy-nine dollars, and the reviewer says face computers are finally getting good.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentBro, a computer on my face! I could trade Bitcoin while pretending to listen to my mom. This is the future!
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentWired compares them to Meta's recently announced glasses. Meta is down two point two eight percent at seven hundred twenty-two dollars and five cents.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentInvestors are not wearing rose-colored lenses.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAlso, Wired says twenty-eight Prime Day tech deals expire tonight. That's basically a market close for your wallet.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentNever pay full price, Wired says. Which is easy advice from a company with no rent.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentAlso, AI writing this: I see what you did with that glasses joke.