Published 3 days ago • loading... • Updated 1 day ago

Xreal Unveils Project Aura, New AI-Powered Android XR Glasses, at Google I/O

Xreal introduced Project Aura—a new lightweight, AI-enhanced optical see-through Android XR headset—during the Google I/O developer event held in May 2025.
The launch follows a strategic partnership between Xreal and Google aimed at expanding the Android XR ecosystem for spatial computing devices.
Project Aura uses Qualcomm Snapdragon XR chips, runs the Android XR Gemini-infused software, and invites developers to create immersive AR experiences with familiar Android tools.
Xreal CEO Chi Xu noted that Project Aura is expected to be significantly more affordable, while Google’s Hugo Swart expressed enthusiasm about partnering with Xreal as part of the expanding Android XR ecosystem.
The glasses debut marks a significant step for Google to grow Android XR and offers an affordable alternative amid competition from Apple and Meta in mixed reality.

Insights by Ground AI

Does this summary seem wrong?

30 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Mercury news

+2 Reposted by 2 other sources

Lean Left

Xreal and Google debut aura AR glasses to rival Meta’s Orion plan

By Mark Gurman, Bloomeberg Alphabet’s Google has entered the glasses race by partnering with Xreal Inc. on the first spectacles to run an augmented-reality version of its operating system. At the Google I/O conference on Tuesday, the search giant and Chinese smart glasses maker showed developers what they call Project Aura, the first eyewear that will run Android XR. Related Articles DoorDash ends AI voice-ordering product for rest…

2 days ago·San Jose, United States

Read Full Article

9 to 5 Google

Center

XREAL's 'Project Aura' will be the second Android XR headset, more details in June

XREAL and Google announced that the second Android XR headset will be "Project Aura," a lightweight headset with more details coming in June.

2 days ago

Read Full Article

Daily Bulletin

Reposted by

San Gabriel Valley Tribune

Center

Google, Xreal debut Aura AR glasses to rival Meta

Alphabet’s Google has entered the glasses race by partnering with Xreal Inc. on the first spectacles to run an augmented-reality version of its operating system. At the Google I/O conference on Tuesday, the search giant and Chinese smart glasses maker showed developers what they call Project Aura, the first eyewear that will run Android XR. The new operating system was announced in December with the goal of mimicking the Android experience on a …

3 days ago·Cherokee County, United States

Read Full Article