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My demo with Google's AR glasses went better than the one on stage
By Michael L Hicks published
Google I/O Google and Samsung co-made their monocular AR glasses reference design, and I was one of the first to try it. Here's everything I learned and liked.

Xreal unveiled its Android XR-powered smart glasses at I/O, but that wasn't the only announcement
By Nicholas Sutrich published
So real Xreal debuted its first pair of Android XR-powered smart glasses at Google I/O 2025, and the company also opened preorders for the Xreal Eye add-on for Xreal One glasses.

Google just laid out its game plan to make you (and developers) care about Android XR
By Michael L Hicks published
Serious ambition Google will design Android XR reference glasses for developers to make their own smart glasses, while Warby Parker and Gentle Monster design Google's glasses.

Google I/O 2025: How to watch and what to expect
By Nandika Ravi last updated
Google I/O 2025 Here's a good look at what you can expect coming out of this year's Google I/O.

News Weekly: Android Show's I/O edition, Google teases smart glasses, Nothing Phone 3 is on the way, and more
By Nandika Ravi published
News Weekly A round-up of the biggest Tech-related news that stood out this week.

Android's president is looking slick wearing Google's new smart glasses
By Nicholas Sutrich published
Gimme some shades Google's upcoming Android XR-powered smart glasses made a center-stage appearance at The Android Show, teasing a Google I/O 2025 appearance.

The Android Show I/O Edition: Everything that was announced — from Android 16 to Android XR
By Nandika Ravi published
The Android Show This is everything that was announced during the I/O edition of The Android Show.

Future of Android is AI as Gemini steals the spotlight on The Android Show
By Nandika Ravi published
Gemini x Android Gemini Live is expanding across the Android ecosystem, replacing Google Assistant on phones and integrating into wearables, cars, TVs, and XR.
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