Xreal Project Aura is the reality check Apple, Meta, and Samsung didn’t see coming
Xreal's Project Aura is emerging as a notable contender in the VR and AR market, offering innovative features that set it apart from competitors like Apple and Meta. The glasses boast a stylish design with advanced capabilities, including a 70-degree field of view and integration with Google’s Android XR. However, the lack of a confirmed price point leaves uncertainty about its accessibility to consumers.
- ▪Project Aura features a stylish design resembling regular sunglasses.
- ▪It includes three cameras for photo and video capture and operates on Google’s Android XR.
- ▪The device connects to a computing 'puck' that allows users to run apps like Google Chrome.
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Computing VR & AR Smart Glasses Xreal Project Aura is the reality check Apple, Meta, and Samsung didn’t see coming Features By Lloyd Coombes published 23 May 2026 The future of spatial computing hiding in plain sight When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It used to be so simple: If you wanted a VR headset, you could go for something relatively affordable, or something a little pricier for higher fidelity and more processing power.Then Apple steamrolled in with its big ideas and started charging thousands of dollars for a new computing…
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