Just posted an 8-minute FPV flight with the DJI Avata 2, soaring around my backyard in the beautiful Langley area of British Columbia, Canada. The landscape is all farmland, fields, trees, houses, and that classic two-lane country road. I did some swooping low through the trees and climbing high for scenic shots. Even chased a couple trucks down that road briefly! The highlight? I flew in close to a mother mule deer and her two fawns, got an amazing view! A fun mix of high, low, and smooth backyard flying in BC!
In this video you might notice there’s something a little different about me in it… yeah, it’s the hair. No, I didn’t suddenly regrow it overnight or find some miracle supplement, this is actually a hair system.
So this one is from Lordhair, and the reason I wanted to try it is pretty simple. I didn’t want to go the transplant route, I didn’t want anything permanent, but I did like the idea of having the option to have hair again when I feel like it. Kind of like something you can put on for a night out, a weekend, or just to change things up.
Right out of the box, I was honestly impressed. The hair looks really realistic, the texture feels good, and overall it’s a pretty convincing system. This one is a full top piece, so it completely changes your look, not just filling in a small area.
Now the install process… that’s where things get a bit more involved. You’ve got to prep your scalp, apply the tape, then glue down the front in layers and let it dry in between. It’s not super complicated, but it’s definitely not something you rush, especially the first time. I actually had to redo mine once because it folded over in the back, so there’s a bit of a learning curve.
One thing I’ll say, make sure you get good glue. I cheaped out on one from Amazon and it showed up basically solid, completely unusable, so I had to run out and grab a proper one last minute. Lesson learned there.
Once it’s on, the real difference comes when you get it cut and styled. I went to a local barber and had him shape it into more of an undercut style, which works well because you don’t have to blend as much with the sides. After that, it really started to come together.
And honestly, when I saw the final result, it kind of took me back. It looks really similar to how my hair was back in my late 20s, same kind of thickness, similar wave, even the color is pretty close, although I might go a bit lighter next time with a bit mroe grey in it (Mine was 10% grey).
Now after wearing the Lordhair System for about a week, it actually feels a lot more normal than I expected. You sleep in it, you wake up with bedhead, you style it, it behaves like real hair. Maintenance hasn’t been too bad either. The only thing is the front edge can lift slightly sometimes, so I just press it back down and it’s good to go.
The biggest adjustment hasn’t been the system itself though, it’s been people’s reactions. I’ve been bald for about 15 years, so going from that to a full head of hair is a pretty big shock for people. Some laugh, some think I’m joking, some don’t know what to say at all. But honestly, after a few minutes, everything just goes back to normal.
As for whether it’s worth it, I think it really depends on what you’re looking for. These systems last around three to four months adn the starting cost is arounbd $370 US per hair unit, so it’s not a one-time thing, there’s some ongoing cost and maintenance. But compared to something permanent, it gives you flexibility. You can wear it when you want, take it off when you don’t, and change things up over time.
For me, I actually like it. I think it looks good. I’m just not totally sure yet if this is going to be an all-the-time thing or something I use once in a while. That’s something I’ll figure out over time.
But yeah, let me know what you think, does it look real? Would you try something like this?
This is a bit of a different direction for me. If you’ve followed my channel for a while, you’ll know I’ve been rocking the shaved head look with SMP (scalp micropigmentation) for years. It’s worked well and I still think it suits me, but like a lot of guys, there’s always that curiosity about what it would be like to have a full head of hair again, even if it’s just occasionally.
That’s what led me to reach out to Lordhair and try one of their systems. They sent over their All-In-One Neo Hair System, and this video is focused purely on the unboxing and first impressions. A full before-and-after and install process will be covered in a seperate vidoe...
First Impressions & What You Get
Right out of the box, the presentation is solid. Everything is packaged cleanly, and it feels more like a complete kit than just a standalone product.
A stand for holding the system during prep or cleaning
Instructional materials and product guides
It’s clear they’re trying to make this approachable for first-time users, which matters because this isn’t something most people are already experienced with.
The System Itself
The specific configuration I went with:
Color: Dark brown (210) with ~10% grey blend
Density: Medium-light 100% (natural look, not overly thick)
Front contour: A-contour (slightly curved hairline)
Cut style: LD0055 (pre-styled option)
Feature: Xyrosen antibacterial treatment (up to 99.9%)
The system uses a hybrid base design:
Lace (mesh) sections for breathability
Reinforced perimeter areas for easier taping or gluing
This is a practical balance, comfort where you need airflow, durability where you need adhesion.
Hairline & Realism
One of the more important details—and something you notice right away, is the bleached front knots. This helps the hairline blend into the skin much more naturally.
When placed against the skin, the base material is surprisingly subtle. It doesn’t stand out the way you might expect, which is key if you’re going for a realistic look. The grey blending also adds to that realism, especially for anyone over 40 where a perfectly dense, dark hairline can look unnatural.
Cost & Practical Considerations
For context, a system like this typically runs around $370 US, depending on options. Expected lifespan is roughly 3–4 months before replacement.
Compared to other options:
Hair transplants: significantly more expensive and invasive
SMP: higher upfront cost plus ongoing touch-ups
Barbers: recurring cost over time
This sits somewhere in the middle with a lower commitment, lower risk, and more flexibility.
Early Takeaways
From a first look standpoint:
Pros
Complete kit with useful extras
Natural-looking density and grey blend
Breathable hybrid design
Good attention to hairline realism
Considerations
Learning curve for first-time installation
Ongoing maintenance required
Results will depend heavily on application and blending
What’s Next
This is just the starting point. The real test will be:
Installation process
How it blends with my natural hair
Comfort over time
Durability with daily wear
I’ll be covering all of that in a separate Hair System Review / Before & After video, so make sure to check that out once it’s live.
This is one of those things that can either look incredibly natural or completely off depending on execution. So far, though, the quality and attention to detail look promising.
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This setup is about building a real-world usable XR system using modular components, XR glasses paired with devices like the InAir Pod or XREAL Beam Pro to create an immersive experience similar in concept to the "Apple Vision Pro", but in a way that is:
Far more portable
Much less expensive
Socially usable in public
Flexible depending on your workflow
Rather than relying on a single all-in-one headset, this approach focuses on combining the best parts of different devices to achieve a balanced experience.
XR Glasses Comparison (Real Use Differences)
XREAL Air (Original / Nreal)
1080p per eye
Lower brightness and smaller field of view
No onboard processing for stabilization
In practice, these feel like a first-generation experience. They still work, but:
Dimmer image
Less immersive
No true screen locking without software
They rely heavily on apps like Nebula, which is no longer well supported making them less viable today.
XREAL Air 1S (Key Standout)
~1200p per eye
~52° field of view
Built-in chip for stabilization and tracking
Native 2D → 3D conversion
This is where the experience changes significantly.
The onboard chip allows:
Rock-solid screen locking
Minimal jitter or tearing
A display that feels like a real physical monitor in space
Compared to software-based solutions, this is noticeably better. It works consistently across devices like:
MacBook (even older M2 systems)
Samsung DeX on phones
For productivity and stability, this is currently the strongest option.
VITURE Luma Ultra
Similar resolution and field of view
Multiple cameras for spatial tracking
Relies on external software (SpaceWalker)
On paper, it should compete directly, but in real use:
More screen tearing and flicker
Less smooth tracking
Frequent crashing (Mac + mobile)
Audio inconsistencies
Because it depends on software instead of onboard processing, the experience varies by device and often feels unstable compared to XREAL 1S.
Spatial Tracking & 6DoF
XREAL Air 1S + XREAL Eye:
Reliable 6DoF with good lighting
Stable tracking due to onboard processing
VITURE Luma Ultra:
Uses multiple cameras
Still limited by software performance
Key takeaway: Hardware-based tracking beats software-based tracking for consistency.
Setting the Immersive Stage
XREAL Beam Pro
Built specifically for XREAL ecosystem
Supports spatial UI and multiple windows
Can record spatial overlays (useful for demos)
However:
Performance drops with multiple windows
Noticeable jitter during video playback
Limited to ~2 usable windows smoothly
It looks good in theory, but lacks the smoothness needed for real productivity.
InAir Pod (Most Practical Option)
Works across multiple XR glasses
More stable overall performance
Flexible ecosystem support
Limitations:
Some features not fully implemented on all glasses
Window system isn’t fully “true spatial” yet on XREAL 1S
Example limitation:
You can lock a screen in space
But multiple app windows stay inside that fixed frame instead of spreading across your environment
Despite this, it still delivers the best overall balance today.
Pointer Functionality: The Missing Piece
While neither the XREAL Beam Pro nor the InAir Pod currently offers full hand tracking, both devices do allow you to use them as effective pointer tools. In practice, this means you can navigate and control apps using a virtual cursor, so, in some cases, it actually works even better than hand gestures. You point with the device in front of you, and the cursor moves smoothly on the screen, allowing you to interact with your virtual desktop.
That said, the lack of hand tracking is a real limitation, especially if you’re looking for something like Apple’s Vision Pro, which has advanced hand gestures. Right now, the VITURE Neckband Pro is the only one offering hand tracking, and from what I’ve heard, it’s pretty good though still not on par with the Apple Vision Pro.
Onboard 3D Cameras
Another note: the XREAL Beam Pro, with its onboard 3D cameras, does produce impressive color and contrast 1080p side-by-side recording. But despite claims of 60 frames per second recording, it breaks down. In some parts of the file, you get more like 15 or 20 frames per second, which is a real letdown. Even switching to 30 frames per second, you still see lost frames. So, while it sounds great on paper, the Beam Pro’s hardware just doesn’t always deliver that smooth, consistent frame rate, leaving a bit to be desired.
What Actually Matters (Real Insight)
After testing multiple setups, one thing becomes clear:
Smoothness is more important than features
You can have:
6DoF tracking
Multiple floating windows
Spatial UI
-but if the experience:
Jitters
Tears
Crashes
-it immediately breaks immersion. That’s where the XREAL Air 1S stands out—it consistently delivers a stable visual experience, which is more important than having every feature.
Real-World Use Cases
This setup is not just for experimenting, it’s actually usable day-to-day:
Portable Workstation
Samsung DeX = full desktop environment
Phone screen becomes trackpad
Add a foldable Bluetooth keyboard for complete system
Coffee Shop / Travel Setup
No bulky laptop required
Fits in a small bag
Easy to set up anywhere
Content Consumption
Large virtual screen anywhere
Built-in 2D → 3D conversion (XREAL 1S)
Works well for video, browsing, and media
Cost vs Value
Typical setup:
XREAL Air 1S
InAir Pod
Approximate cost:
~$1,000 USD
~$1,300 CAD
Compared to:
Apple Vision Pro: $3,000–$4,000+
You’re getting:
A similar concept of spatial computing
At a fraction of the cost
In a far more portable form
How Close Is It to Apple Vision Pro?
Similarities:
Floating UI in space
Layered windows
Immersive content viewing
Optional 3D experiences
Differences:
Smaller field of view
No full passthrough immersion
Less advanced interaction (no eye tracking, limited hand tracking)
Advantages:
Lightweight and discreet
Usable in public
Modular and flexible
Significantly cheaper
Final Recommendation
Best Overall Setup (Right Now):
XREAL Air 1S
InAir Pod
Why:
Most stable experience
Best balance of features and usability
Works across multiple scenarios
Final Takeaway
If your goal is:
A compact, immersive XR experience
That you can actually use daily
Without spending thousands
And without wearing a full headset in public
This modular approach delivers one of the most practical and realistic alternatives available right now. While it may not surpass high-end headsets in every technical measure, it excels in real-world usability, portability, and affordability, giving you a believable XR workspace wherever you go.
This is an unboxing and product-awareness post - not a deep tech review.
I’m far from a dedicated tech reviewer, and that’s on purpose. Years ago, I did more fitness tech, but the review world has become insanely detailed. People invest massive time into specs, lab tests, and comparisons. That’s not really my lane.
What I do like to share are products I actually buy for myself, things I’m genuinely interested in using. If something feels useful, fun, or potentially helpful for day-to-day life, I’ll bring awareness to it. Maybe it’s something you’ll find interesting too.
The Wearable Tech Spectrum (And Why Glasses Are Getting Interesting)
Right now, there are a few different “paths” wearable tech can take:
Smart glasses with cameras and AI (like Ray-Ban Meta): great video, AI features, and convenience—but no display inside the lenses.
Simple display-style glasses: usually a small display in one eye. Handy for framing, quick info, maybe navigation, but not something you’d want to use to watch a ton of content.
Full VR headsets (like Meta Quest or Apple Vision Pro): incredible immersion and field of view, but not practical for walking around daily life. You’re not doing your grocery run with a headset on your face.
What’s exciting is where all of this is heading. Eventually, we’ll likely see glasses that combine the best of everything, camera, AI, display, comfort, and practicality, without looking weird in public.
Why I’m Interested in XREAL
If you want a wearable display that still looks like “normal” glasses, X-Real is one of the more interesting options. The model I’m unboxing here is the XREAL 1S, the latest version from a company that originally started as Nreal, then rebranded to XREAL.
I’ve owned earlier versions, including the original XREAL Air (basically the first “Air” generation). At a glance, the new ones don’t look wildly different, but there’s clearly more tech baked in now, as you’d expect after several years of development.
These are essentially display glasses, you plug them into something (phone, computer, console), and you get a massive screen in front of you. Think: your own private theater. Sitting on the couch, it can feel like you’re looking at a 100–200 inch screen.
They aren’t powered on their own. They draw power from whatever device you connect to via USB-C.
The Big Upgrade: Smooth Display and Screen Locking
With my older glasses, the experience was simple: the screen moved exactly with my head. If you turned your head, the whole screen came with you. No smoothing. No anchoring.
To get a more advanced experience, I used the XREAL Beam Pro, which is basically a dedicated device that adds features like:
smoothing
screen pinning/locking
pointer-style interaction
a more “spatial” interface
It’s essentially an Android-based device with a VR-like interface, not an Apple Vision Pro experience, but definitely more advanced than “just a screen on your face.”
Unboxing the XREAL 1S
The box itself doesn’t have much info on it, pretty minimal. Inside, you get:
a flat-bottom hard case (nice because it sits stable on a table)
a USB-C cable
no power adapter (because, again, these are powered by your connected device)
Extra nose pads (Small & Large as the Medium ones are on the glasses)
Manual
When I pulled the glasses out, a few things stood out immediately.
1) Thinner, cleaner screen design
The front section looks noticeably slimmer compared to my older pair. Less bulk, more refined.
2) Auto-tinting lenses
This is a big one. The S1 lenses can electronically tint even automatically
With my older glasses, if I wanted to block out the background for better immersion, I had to attach a physical cover/shade over the lenses. It worked, but it added thickness and felt a bit clunkier. The new auto-tint idea is cleaner and more “future tech.”
3) Audio upgrade
The 1S has Bose speakers built into the arms, which should improve sound quality compared to earlier models.
The “Eye” Accessory and Why It Matters
Along with the 1S, I also have the XREAL Eye, a small camera module that plugs into the glasses through a dedicated port under a cover.
This adds a major capability: 6DoF (six degrees of freedom) tracking.
Here’s the difference in plain language:
3DoF = the system knows your head rotation (left/right, up/down, tilt). It can lock the screen in place in a basic way, but it doesn’t truly understand depth.
6DoF = the system understands position in space, so the screen can stay anchored even as you move closer, farther, or shift around it.
That matters for real-world use. Example: If you’re working on text, you can set a comfortable screen size… and then lean in closer to “zoom” naturally. It feels more like a real screen sitting in space rather than a flat image floating with your head.
One note: this type of tracking usually needs decent lighting to work well.
Quick Spec Comparisons (Old vs New)
Just comparing what I’m working with here:
Field of view: about 46 on the older setup vs about 52 on the new one (as I understand it)
Resolution: older is 1080p, new is 1200p (as I stated in the video)
Brightness: about 400 nits vs about 700 nits
Audio: Bose speakers on the new
Processing: new has built-in chip features, including 2D-to-3D conversion and screen-locking features without needing the Beam device.
Ability to add the Eye camera for taking videos and photos, along with 6DoF (six degrees of freedom)
Why Demos Are Hard (And My Plan)
Here’s the problem with reviewing display glasses: you can’t easily show what the wearer sees. There’s no simple “point the camera at it” solution that accurately represents the experience.
The workaround I’m planning is to use the Eye camera and the XREAL Beam Pro's ability to record what I’m seeing, combining:
what the Eye Camera sees
what the interface is showing in the glasses
That should make a future video far more understandable, because you’ll be able to see the “real world + the overlays” together.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
This was an unboxing and first look, just getting the hardware out, showing what’s included, and explaining what I’m aiming to use it for.
Once I’ve had time to actually use the 1S properly, I’ll come back with a more grounded opinion on whether it’s worth it and where it fits into a realistic “over-40 lifestyle” use case.
For now, I’m going to play with it, set it up, and have some fun with it.
Monday, April 13, 2026 at 2:02PM ;)
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