XREAL Aura Android XR glasses launch 'this fall' with $99 reserve

Key Points:

• XREAL has announced that its Android XR glasses, Aura, will launch this Fall in the US, UK, Canada, South Korea, and Japan, with European markets following soon after; reservations are open now with a $99 deposit offering a $100 launch discount.
• Aura features a mixed form factor resembling glasses but functions like a dedicated headset with optical passthrough via glass, powered by Android XR and includes an external puck housing the battery and processing unit.
• The glasses will support a wide range of apps and games, including Project Hail Mary: Journey Among the Stars, Fallout: Factions, and immersive experiences like The Nutcracker: A Spatial Awakening and Asteroid, showcasing advanced spatial computing and hand tracking.
• Aura will retail for under $1,500 and will be available in Best Buy stores; early access and developer previews are planned, and the device supports cross-play with other XR platforms and includes enterprise, healthcare, and entertainment applications.
• Notable partnerships include collaborations with Amazon MGM Studios, San Francisco Ballet, and various XR developers, while the device also supports innovative uses in medical imaging, spatial trading, and collaborative design, emphasizing its broad utility beyond gaming.