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VOL. I·NO. 01
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
  1. 001CNETOCT · 08English

    Google’s Next Android XR Device Is Arriving Ahead of Meta’s VR Glasses, at a Similar Price

    Google's Android XR-powered Xreal Aura smart glasses are launching ahead of Meta's VR Glasses, both priced around $1,300. The Aura features transparent micro-OLED displays, hand tracking, and a processing puck running Android XR with Gemini AI integration, offering a hybrid AR/VR experience with a 70-degree field of view.

    By Scott Stein; CNET
  2. 0029to5GoogleOCT · 08English

    XREAL Aura with Android XR start at $1,279

    XREAL announced pricing for its Aura Android XR glasses at $1,279 for the base model, featuring a display that overlays content on see-through lenses paired with an Android XR processing puck. Pre-orders open later this month with initial delivery before the holidays, positioning the device below the company's $1,500 promise.

    By Ben Schoon