I wore Google's Android XR glasses again - and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple
Google showcased its Android XR glasses during a recent keynote, highlighting their potential in the wearable tech market. The company plans to launch three pairs of smart glasses by the end of the year, powered by its Gemini AI. The glasses promise seamless integration with apps and devices, positioning Google favorably against competitors like Meta and Apple.
- ▪Google is launching three pairs of smart glasses by the end of the year.
- ▪The Android XR glasses feature multimodal capabilities powered by Gemini AI.
- ▪The glasses offer seamless integration with various apps and devices.
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Tech Home Tech Wearables Smart Glasses I wore Google's Android XR glasses again - and my limit-testing should scare Meta and Apple My latest demos of the Android XR reference glasses and Project Aura show even more promise for Google's wearable lineup. Written by Kerry Wan, Editor in ChiefEditor in Chief May 20, 2026 at 6:32 a.m. PT Kerry Wan/ZDNETFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google.During Google's two-hour keynote this week, the company spent a generous 12 minutes discussing Android XR and the "Intelligent Eyewear" genre that it encompasses. But when you've got hardware partners in Samsung and Qualcomm, and a rich software ecosystem to build around, that's all the time you really need to send a message.
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