First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch

First AR Glasses Running Android XR Confirmed for 2026 Launch

XREAL today confirmed it’s launching Project Aura sometime this year, making them the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system. Xreal and Google showcased Project Aura at Google I/O today, further confirming the wired AR glasses are set to launch globally in 2026. On stage, Project Aura was shown off running

Google Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kits

Google Announces New Android XR Developer Program with AR Glasses Dev Kits

Google today announced at its I/O developer conference that it’s launching a new Android XR developer program, which will include XREAL’s upcoming AR glasses. Called the ‘Android XR Developer Catalyst Program’, Google and AR hardware partner Xreal say they’ll be seeding program applicants with Project Aura dev kits, as well as tools and additional resources

LG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Year

LG-Backed AR Lens Startup LetinAR Raises $18.5M Ahead of Planned IPO Next Year

South Korean augmented reality startup LetinAR has raised $18.5 million in fresh funding ahead of its planned IPO next year, something the company says will help scale production and accelerate commercialization of its AR optics. As first reported by TechCrunch , LetinAR’s latest round was led by Korea Development Bank and included participation from Lotte

V-Nova Invites PC VR Users to Experience Next-gen VR Movie Format

V-Nova Invites PC VR Users to Experience Next-gen VR Movie Format

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