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XREAL and Google Unveil AR Glasses Project Aura at CES 2026

1/6/2026

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At CES 2026, XREAL and Google announced a multi-year partnership to develop Android XR hardware, naming XREAL as lead partner.
The collaboration centers on Project Aura, wired AR glasses slated to launch in 2026.
The glasses feature a 70-degree field of view, a Snapdragon chipset, and support for mixed reality.
They will connect to gaming systems and use a tethered puck for processing, with price estimates between $700 and $1000.

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At CES 2026, XREAL and Google announced a multi-year partnership to develop Android XR hardware, naming XREAL as lead partner.
The collaboration centers on Project Aura, wired AR glasses slated to launch in 2026.
The glasses feature a 70-degree field of view, a Snapdragon chipset, and support for mixed reality.
They will connect to gaming systems and use a tethered puck for processing, with price estimates between $700 and $1000.