The First Batch Of Android XR Smartglasses Made Me Rethink My Stance On Specs Without Displays
I still want models with built-in screens, but Google’s first run of intelligent eyewear has a lot to offer.
Sam Rutherford for Engadget
The first device powered by Android XR came out last year when Samsung released the Galaxy XR headset. But this fall, Google is taking its augmented reality platform in a different direction with the launch of intelligent eyewear from partners such as Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. This gives Google its own version of lightweight smartglasses to rival competitors like the third-gen Ray-Ban Meta line, and after testing them out, it made me reconsider my feelings about smart specs without built-in displays.
As this first generation of intelligent eyewear is a bit of a departure from previous Android XR devices, I think it's important to get some of the basics out of the way first. For this family of specs, Google is in charge...
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