Overview
- Google confirms its first AI glasses will arrive in 2026, with screen‑free, audio‑first models expected before in‑lens display versions.
- Hardware partnerships include Samsung, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and Google is also working with Xreal on a separate Project Aura device.
- Project Aura was previewed with optical see‑through design, about a 70‑degree field of view and a tethered puck for power and compute, with more launch details due next year.
- Developer Preview 3 of Android XR is now available, enabling developers to bring existing Android experiences to AI glasses and wired XR glasses.
- Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset adds beta features such as PC Connect for Windows, Travel mode for use in cars and on planes, and realistic Likeness avatars, with a macOS app in development.