Google and Xreal’s ‘Project Aura’ Smart Glasses Are No Longer a Concept
Google and Xreal have officially announced their Project Aura XR smart glasses, which will launch globally in 2026. The glasses will run on Google's Android XR platform and feature a wide field of view along with advanced tracking capabilities. Developers will soon be able to create experiences for the device through the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program.
- ▪Project Aura was first announced at Google I/O 2025 and is now confirmed for a global launch in 2026.
- ▪The smart glasses will feature a 70-degree field of view and three embedded cameras for tracking.
- ▪Project Aura will rely on a tethered compute puck for power and control, enhancing its functionality with AI capabilities.
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First announced at Google I/O 2025, Google and Xreal returned to the developer conference to announce that their jointly created “Project Aura” XR smart glasses are real and coming soon. Google didn’t share a release date or pricing information, but said the XR smart glasses would have a global launch in 2026. Project Aura runs on Google’s Android XR platform and developers will soon have a chance to create XR experiences for the device via the Android XR Developer Catalyst…
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