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Google I/O shows off Project Aura smart glasses – and they'll be here sooner than you think

The smart glasses revolution is about to take a big leap forward.

Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see

Here are the 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I'm hoping to see

Google I/O could be a major Android XR showcase if we're lucky, but what might we get treated to?

Android XR glasses: here's what could get announced at Google I/O 2026

Android XR glasses: here's what could get announced at Google I/O 2026

Android XR should have a presence at Google I/O 2026. Here's what we expect to see.

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ASUS, Xreal R1 Gaming Display Glasses Now Open For Preorders—Is it Worth it?

The ROG Xreal R1 gaming display glasses are now available to preorder for those who wish to get their hands on this new wearable.

ROG Xreal R1 are here, and these gaming AR glasses sound like a dream

The ROG Xreal R1 AR gaming glasses launched, and details highlight its strong focus on gaming.

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR pre-orders now live for $849 — here's what you get for the steep price

Asus and Xreal are releasing a high-end pair of AR glasses for gaming with a 240Hz refresh rate and huge 171-inch display.

ROG’s new XREAL R1 glasses turn your handheld into a 171-inch gaming theater (and you can pre-order them today at Best Buy)

ROG and XREAL are officially launching the ROG XREAL R1 gaming AR glasses worldwide, bringing the first 240Hz micro‑OLED wearable display to gamers. With a 171-inch virtual screen, 3DoF spatial modes, and tight ROG Ally integration, the R1 aims to redefine portable play. Our full Windows Central review is coming…

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Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

Asus ROG Xreal R1 AR glasses pre-orders start today at $849 — 240 Hz virtual gaming at 171 inches on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation

Asus is aiming at hardcore gamers with the ROG Xreal R1 glasses.

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Viture already has the best smart glasses ecosystem, and these two new products somehow make it even better

Viture already has the best smart glasses ecosystem, and these two new products somehow make it even better

I've loved Viture's extended smart glasses ecosystem for years, and now things just got even better with a pair of new releases.

Android Central

I lived in the Viture Beast for 10,000 miles, and it just ruined other AR glasses for me

I lived in the Viture Beast for 10,000 miles, and it just ruined other AR glasses for me

Simply put, the Viture Beast are the best AR glasses that money can buy right now — bringing a seriously sharp, vivid picture quality with a buttery smooth refresh rate, a ton of versatility, and a comfortable, premium design.

I put Viture Beast and Xreal One Pro head-to-head for a week: Here's the one pair I'm actually keeping in my bag

I put Viture Beast and Xreal One Pro head-to-head for a week: Here's the one pair I'm actually keeping in my bag

Which premium AR glasses win — the Xreal One Pro or Viture Beast? I'm comparing display quality, 6DoF tracking, and productivity features to see if it can beat the Viture Beast.

I was saved from train delays by the Viture Beast — these AR glasses made a 4-hour trip fly by

I was saved from train delays by the Viture Beast — these AR glasses made a 4-hour trip fly by

Dethroning the Xreal One Pro? Read my early review of the Viture Beast AR glasses, featuring a massive FOV, 3DoF tracking, and the powerful Spacewalker app.

You might soon be able to buy luxury Gucci-branded Android XR smart glasses, and we dread to think what they’ll cost

You might soon be able to buy luxury Gucci-branded Android XR smart glasses, and we dread to think what they’ll cost

Gucci could become the first mainstream luxury brand to launch smart specs, as the company is targeting 2027 for a pair of Android XR glasses.

Samsung's Galaxy XR can transform your content, but smart glasses might still be the better choice

Samsung's Galaxy XR can transform your content, but smart glasses might still be the better choice

The Galaxy XR's new Auto Spatialization feature is incredible when it works, but smart glasses from Xreal do it better.

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Multiple Apollo Go robotaxis stall in Wuhan due to system failure, AR glasses maker Xreal files for Hong Kong IPO

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Xreal's nebulaOS 2.0 update for the Beam Pro is crucial—this is what the huge patch brings

Xreal dropped a major nebulaOS 2.0 patch for the Beam Pro, marking its most significant patch for the device.

Xreal axes its Nintendo Switch glasses adapter ‘indefinitely’ — so I've tested the best alternative you should use instead

Xreal has just put the Neo Nintendo Switch 2 dock on hold "indefinitely," so I tested the best alternative for AR glasses gaming. Spoiler alert: it's from the last company you'd expect.

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Viture reaches $200 million in funding, focuses on global expansion, next-gen products in 2026

Viture announced that it has surpassed $200 million in funding, plans for an explosive 2026 with a global expansion, and more.

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Xreal glasses may ‘need to be destroyed’: Viture punches back with counter lawsuit that could have massive consequences for the future of AR glasses

Viture and Xreal's legal battles get uglier as Viture files a countersuit that could have massive ramifications.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Samsung teasing a major S26 upgrade to Garmin's leaked Whoop clone

Here are the biggest tech news stories from Whoop, Netflix, Samsung, OpenAI, and more for January 31, 2026.

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Solos is taking aim at Meta, EssilorLuxottica for alleged smart glasses patent infringement in pivotal case

Smart glasses are booming, in large part thanks to Meta. But one of its competitors is now accusing Ray-Ban Meta products of violating its patents.

XR glasses have had one major issue — and Xreal just solved it with a free update

I already thought my XR glasses were incredible, and now they can turn my favorite films and games into 3D thanks to a free update.

Android Central

I put Xreal 1S and Viture Beast head-to-head to find the best pair of XR glasses you can buy today

Xreal 1S and Viture Beast both challenge what you might expect from a pair of XR glasses, including native 3DoF tracking, real-time 2D to 3D conversion, and more.

Best Gaming Accessories and Controllers That Debuted at CES 2026

Looking for gaming accessories? Here are the top picks from different brands that presented at CES 2026.

Viture fires back at Xreal lawsuit, calling it 'weak and questionable'

Today, Xreal sued Viture over alleged patent infringements, and now Viture has released a response.

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