XREAL’s Android XR glasses one-up Apple’s wired battery with a controller, more [Video]
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XREAL's upcoming Android XR glasses, known as Project Aura, are set to launch before the end of 2026. These glasses feature a wired puck that serves as both the power source and a touch-sensitive controller, enhancing the user experience. This design aims to improve upon existing products like Apple's Vision Pro by offering a more compact and versatile solution for augmented reality.
- ▪XREAL's Project Aura glasses will be showcased at Google I/O 2026.
- ▪The glasses utilize a wired puck that contains the battery and Snapdragon chipset, making them more compact than traditional VR headsets.
- ▪Unlike Apple's Vision Pro, which has a wired puck solely for power, XREAL's puck also functions as a touch-sensitive controller.
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