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Xreal launches Aura wired smart glasses powered by Android XR

Google partner Xreal has launched its Aura wired XR glasses, marking the first wearable of its kind to run Google's Android XR platform. The device features Gemini AI and Snapdragon hardware, debuting with promotional introductory pricing.

Xreal Aura wired smart glasses shown connected by a cable to their companion computing puck.
Image: @iPhoneinCanada

Smart glasses maker Xreal and partner Google unveiled the Xreal Aura wired smart glasses at the Android Developer Summit on Wednesday. According to Engadget, the wearable is the first of its kind built to run on the Android XR platform. iPhone in Canada reported that the glasses have also launched in Canada and incorporate Gemini AI capabilities.[1][2][3]

The glasses connect by wire to a companion puck powered by a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, as reported by TechCrunch. TechCrunch also noted that multiple XR-specific launch apps will be available at rollout.[3][4][6]

Xreal is offering promotional pricing through December. According to Gizmodo, the base configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is available for $1,099 instead of its standard $1,279 retail price. A higher-tier model with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage is priced at $1,299 during the promotional window before increasing to $1,500.[3][4][5]

Key facts

  • Xreal launched the Xreal Aura wired smart glasses at the Android Developer Summit on Wednesday in partnership with Google.
  • The Aura is the first wearable of its kind to run on the Android XR platform.
  • The glasses feature Gemini AI and launched in Canada.
  • The Aura pairs with a companion puck powered by Snapdragon Reality Elite hardware.
  • The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model costs $1,099 through December before rising to $1,279.
  • The 16GB RAM and 512GB storage model is priced at $1,299 through December before rising to $1,500.
  • Multiple XR-specific apps are set to be available at launch.

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    iPhone in Canada@iPhoneinCanadaPost on X ·

    XREAL AURA Launches in Canada With Android XR, Gemini AI and Snapdragon Power https://t.co/G2CChE2O1K https://t.co/Bz3IsDVPOF

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    Engadget@engadgetPost on X ·

    The new wearable is the first of its kind to run on the Android XR platform. https://t.co/gM5oVUe1Ik

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  3. TE

    TechmemeArticle ·

    Google and Xreal launch the Xreal Aura wired XR glasses, with Android XR and a puck with Snapdragon Reality Elite, for $1,099+ through December, then $1,279+ (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch) Ivan Mehta / TechCrunch : Google and Xreal launch the Xreal Aura wired XR glasses, with Android XR and a puck with Snapdragon Reality Elite, for $1,099+ through December, then $1,279+ — At the Android Developer Summit on Wednesday, Google's smart glasses partner Xreal launched its new Xreal Aura wired smart glasses …

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    TechCrunch@TechCrunchPost on X ·

    Xreal Aura will start at $1,279 and will have multiple XR specific launch apps at launch https://t.co/unrzWGn22i

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    Gizmodo@GizmodoPost on X ·

    You Can Finally Buy Xreal's Aura XR Glasses: Through December, the 12GB RAM Aura glasses with 256GB of storage cost $1,099 as opposed to $1,279, while the configuration with 16GB RAM and 512GB of storage is $1,299 instead of $1,500. https://t.co/ePUfgdCQIn

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    Techmeme@TechmemePost on X ·

    Google and Xreal launch the Xreal Aura wired XR glasses, with Android XR and a puck with Snapdragon Reality Elite, for $1,099+ through December, then $1,279+ (@indianidle / TechCrunch) (Visit Techmeme dot com for the link and full context!)

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