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Trade in Grandpa’s Old Reading Glasses and Upgrade to Xreal AR Glasses With This Insane Deal

Nab new Xreal glasses and trade in your old pair — from AR and VR models to sunglasses, blue-light blocking models or even reading specs — to get money back.

Glasses are having a moment, from Jurassic Park to VR headsets. If you’ve been hoping to snag a pair of smart glasses without paying full price, then this deal is for you. Right now you can snag a sweet trade-in deal from Xreal. Just turn in any pair of glasses, whether that’s an AR or VR model, spare sunglasses you’ve had laying around the house or even your grandpa’s old readers, you’ll get trade-in credit with your purchase of either the Xreal One or One Pro AR headset. 

The Xreal One AR glasses impressed CNET Editor at Large and wearables expert Scott Stein thanks to their sharp and vivid display, solid sound and wide compatibility. «The Xreal One glasses aren’t perfect, but they’re the best set of display glasses I’ve ever seen.» There are a few things about this trade-in deal to be aware of, which I’ll outline for you below — but this is a pretty sweet deal for anyone looking for a solid pair of smart glasses.

First, you’ll need to purchase either the Xreal One or the Xreal One Pro directly from Xreal. Then you’ll submit your claim here. You must submit your claim within 30 days of your purchase date and include proof of purchase. Once that is completed, you’ll be contacted via email if you’re approved and XReal will give you instructions on how to send in your qualifying trade-in product. 

Select Meta and Amazon wearables are included, as well as older Xreal models. But even if you don’t have other smart glasses to turn in, you’ll be able to send in any old pair, including those blue-light blocking glasses that were all the rage not too long ago. (I still use mine daily.) 

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Xreal is offering trade-in savings of up to $475, but that amount is for the Meta Quest Pro. For just any old glasses, you’ll likely get back $75 or $100. But there is a vast range in between. A pair of Amazon Echo Frames could get you as much as $145, for example. Check out all of the qualifying items and values (which vary based upon which Xreal glasses you purchase and the condition of your trade-in item) to get an idea on what you could expect to get back.   

Once Xreal reviews the condition of your trade-in, the company will complete your trade-in amount and send you a digital MasterCard loaded with the final value for you to spend wherever MasterCard is accepted. Just be sure to snag your AR glasses by Aug. 15 to qualify. 

It’s also worth noting that this promotion is exclusively for US customers, and you can only make two claims per person and a maximum of four claims per household. Only one claim will be accepted per purchased promotion product and corresponding trade-in device. Once you receive your card, you must spend the funds within 6 months or forfeit the balance.

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Why this deal matters

Getting your hands on cutting-edge tech is hardly cheap. But finding deals can make it a little more affordable to splurge. These Xreal One glasses don’t often see price cuts, whether directly or through trade-in offers. Because of expected tariff-related price hikes on all sorts of tech, this is a great time to go ahead and get yourself a solid pair of smart glasses at a nice discount — whether you’re turning in an older smart model or just handing over a well-worn pair of extra sunglasses. 

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Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Oct. 23 #599

Here are hints and answers for the NYT Strands puzzle for Oct. 23, No. 599.

Looking for the most recent Strands answer? Click here for our daily Strands hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle, Connections and Connections: Sports Edition puzzles.

Today’s NYT Strands puzzle might be Halloween-themed, as the answers are all rather dangerous. Some of them are a bit tough to unscramble, so if you need hints and answers, read on.

I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story. 

If you’re looking for today’s Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword answers, you can visit CNET’s NYT puzzle hints page.

Read more: NYT Connections Turns 1: These Are the 5 Toughest Puzzles So Far

Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

Today’s Strands theme is: Please don’t eat me!

If that doesn’t help you, here’s a clue: Remember Mr. Yuk?

Clue words to unlock in-game hints

Your goal is to find hidden words that fit the puzzle’s theme. If you’re stuck, find any words you can. Every time you find three words of four letters or more, Strands will reveal one of the theme words. These are the words I used to get those hints but any words of four or more letters that you find will work:

  • POND, NOON, NODE, BALE, SOCK, LOVE, LOCK, MOCK, LEER, REEL, GLOVE, DAIS, LEAN, LEAD, REEL

Answers for today’s Strands puzzle

These are the answers that tie into the theme. The goal of the puzzle is to find them all, including the spangram, a theme word that reaches from one side of the puzzle to the other. When you have all of them (I originally thought there were always eight but learned that the number can vary), every letter on the board will be used. Here are the nonspangram answers:

  • AZALEA, HEMLOCK, FOXGLOVE, OLEANDER, BELLADONNA

Today’s Strands spangram

Today’s Strands spangram is POISONOUS. To find it, look for the P that is the first letter on the far left of the top row, and wind down and across.

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Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Oct. 23, #395

Here are hints and the answers for the NYT Connections: Sports Edition puzzle for Oct. 23, No. 395.

Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today’s Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles.

Today’s Connections: Sports Edition has one of those crazy purple categories, where you wonder if anyone saw the connection, or if people just put that grouping together because only those four words were left. If you’re struggling but still want to solve it, read on for hints and the answers.

Connections: Sports Edition is published by The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by The Times. It doesn’t show up in the NYT Games app but appears in The Athletic’s own app. Or you can play it for free online.

Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta

Hints for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: Fan noise.

Green group hint: Strategies for hoops.

Blue group hint: Minor league.

Purple group hint: Look for a connection to hoops.

Answers for today’s Connections: Sports Edition groups

Yellow group: Sounds from the crowd.

Green group: Basketball offenses.

Blue group: Triple-A baseball teams.

Purple group: Ends with a basketball stat.

Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words

What are today’s Connections: Sports Edition answers?

The yellow words in today’s Connections

The theme is sounds from the crowd. The four answers are boo, cheer, clap and whistle.

The green words in today’s Connections

The theme is basketball offenses. The four answers are motion, pick and roll, Princeton and triangle.

The blue words in today’s Connections

The theme is triple-A baseball teams.  The four answers are Aces, Jumbo Shrimp, Sounds and Storm Chasers.

The purple words in today’s Connections

The theme is ends with a basketball stat.  The four answers are afoul, bassist, counterpoint and sunblock.

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Amazon’s Delivery Drivers Will Soon Wear AI Smart Glasses to Work

The goal is to streamline the delivery process while keeping drivers safe.

Amazon announced on Wednesday that it is developing new AI-powered smart glasses to simplify the delivery experience for its drivers. CNET smart glasses expert Scott Stein mentioned this wearable rollout last month, and now the plan is in its final testing stages.

The goal is to simplify package delivery by reducing the need for drivers to look at their phones, the label on the package they’re delivering and their surroundings to find the correct address. 

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A heads-up display will activate as soon as the driver parks, pointing out potential hazards and tasks that must be completed. From there, drivers can locate and scan packages, follow turn-by-turn directions and snap a photograph to prove delivery completion without needing to take out their phone.

The company is testing the glasses in select North American markets.

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A representative for Amazon didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

To fight battery drain, the glasses pair with a controller attached to the employee’s delivery vest, allowing them to replace depleted batteries and access operational controls. The glasses will support an employee’s eyeglass prescription. An emergency button will be within reach to ensure the driver’s safety. 

Amazon is already planning future versions of the glasses, which will feature «real-time defect detection,» notifying the driver if a package was delivered to the incorrect address. They plan to add features to the glasses to detect if pets are in the yard and adjust to low light.

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