Xreal Aura Display Glasses Launch with Gemini AI and Android XR
What happened
Xreal revealed the specifications for the Aura display glasses, which are connected to a processing puck and run Android XR. The device features 12GB or 16GB of RAM and utilizes Google's Gemini AI. The Aura is priced at $1,279, and is expected to become available in the next month or two.
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Why it matters
The Aura device bridges the gap between glasses, augmented reality, and virtual reality. Its launch introduces a direct competitor to Meta VR Glasses, which are priced at $1,299 and are scheduled for release next year. The integration of Gemini AI validates the use of the Android XR platform in consumer hardware.
Android XR, Google, and Alphabet Inc. partnered with Xreal on Project Aura XR, aiming to create an AI-powered operating system for AR/VR devices.
From cnet.com
Who's involved
- GoogleProvides Gemini AI and the Android XR operating system.
- MetaCompetitor in the AR/VR headset market.
- Android XRExtended reality operating system used by the Aura device.
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The entities involved
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Google
American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.
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Android XR
extended reality operating system
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