Launching Mentra Live smart glasses today in general availability, so you order them today and they ship the same day.

Deploy smart glasses for real-world work.

We already shipped thousands. Now, they're generally available, so you can order them today to build apps that leave the screen and step into the real world.

HVAC, electricians, car mechanics, delivery drivers, fast food workers, janitors, handymen, inspections, insurance, construction... all of these industries are about the be changed forever.

How would your workforce change if your field service workers could call hands free, get help from AI, and automatically document everything they do?

Welcome to Mentra Live (https://MentraGlass.com).

Hey everyone,

We're back with another immersive XR experience!

Known as "the greatest spectacle in racing", this year's Indianapolis 500 will be more immersive than ever, as fans can watch a live 180 stream of the event in the Fox Sports XR app on Android XR. Tune in on Sunday, May 24 at 12:30pm ET and enjoy being immersed in the high velocity action of Indy!

The Details

• Event: The 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500
• Rolling Start: Sunday, May 24 @ 12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT
• App: Fox Sports XR (available on the Play Store)

A Few Notes:

• Past Events: An archive of past immersive races, games and highlights are also available in the Fox Sports XR app.

The upcoming 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘀 standalone full AR glasses are launching this fall for around $𝟮,𝟱𝟬𝟬, targeting early adopters with an initial production run of roughly 100,000 units. Compared to the current bulky developer kits, this consumer version promises a drastically smaller form factor, a fraction of the weight, and enhanced capabilities. The hardware will run on Snap OS 2.0, a unique Android-based system where developers build sandboxed "Lenses" using Lens Studio instead of traditional native APKs. This framework enables near-instant app launches and seamless multi-user experiences, complete with updated consumer features like a built-in web browser and photo gallery.

This fall release timeline, detailed in an article by David Heaney that references tech journalist Alex Heath’s Sources newsletter, gives Snap a massive head start over major competitors. Meta is not expected to ship its first true AR glasses until late 2027, while Apple's version likely won't arrive until 2028 at the earliest. Signaling the long-term importance of this project, Snap recently transitioned its entire AR hardware division into a dedicated, independent subsidiary called Specs Inc.

Huge thanks to u/backlon for stopping by the booth to check out the hardware! 🕶️

If you're a developer looking to get early access to hardware development kits like r/Xreal's Project Aura, be sure to check out the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program.

🔗 Apply here: https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/catalyst

Project Aura opens up possibilities that simply weren't achievable before. Because it is built on Android, your favorite apps from Google Play run seamlessly on Aura. You can access Google apps that have been reimagined for XR, totally new experiences made for Android XR by developers, and millions of mobile and tablet apps. But the experience goes far beyond traditional screens:

• Massive Visuals: A 70° field of view in a lightweight form factor.
• Natural Inputs: Hands and voice are built as first-class inputs.
• Spatial Computing: Interact with multi-window apps naturally anchored to the world around you.
• Contextual AI: Gemini is built for it, to better understand what you’re seeing and doing, making it easier to get the help you need or take action on your behalf across your apps — with just a conversation
• Seamless Integration: Enjoy everyday utility in a lightweight, optical see-through form factor that keeps you present in the moment.

Build the Next Era of XR with Us

We are thrilled to bring this technology to the public, but to deliver the absolute best Android XR experience for everyone, we need the help of talented developers to build the apps that will define it.

The Android XR Developer Catalyst Program is now open. By applying, you can stand a chance to receive your Project Aura dev kit, gain full access to the Android XR SDK, and utilize new XR capabilities and APIs to take your existing apps further than ever before.

The developers who move first on a platform like this are the ones who will define its future. Dev kits begin shipping this summer, and Cohort 1 is strictly limited.

Whether you’re a consumer or a developer looking to build with us by registering for our Developer Catalyst Program, visit our official website to learn more: https://www.xreal.com/aura

Dev Program: https://developer.android.com/develop/xr/catalyst

Today at Google I/O, we shared a sneak peek at our new audio glasses, coming this fall! We partnered with Samsung and iconic eyewear brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to bring you stylish new eyewear that unlocks powerful hands-free capabilities.

From real-time audio translations to smart navigation and much more, see what you can expect: https://goo.gle/intelligenteyewear

Hey everyone,

The Android XR ecosystem is expanding, and we’re committed to supporting developers who will build its next great experiences. Today, we’re opening applications for the Android XR Developer Catalyst Program, a dedicated initiative to accelerate the development of Android XR apps ready to launch within the next year.

Ready to start building? Head on over to the Android Developers Blog to learn more: https://goo.gle/Catalyst_IO26

Be sure to submit your application by June 30th by 11:59PM PDT. We can’t wait to see what you build!

Rokid glasses don't come with a browser, so I built one. It runs on the glasses and is controlled from an Android app on your phone over Bluetooth - no cable, no PC needed after setup.

What you can do:

- Browse any website on the glasses display

- Control navigation, scrolling and zoom from your phone trackpad

- Theater mode — pins a playing video fullscreen and maxes volume, great for YouTube

- Manage glasses WiFi from the phone

- Dark/light mode toggle

Both apps are free and open source.

GitHub (source + APK downloads): https://github.com/Inplov/rokid-browser

Support the project: https://ko-fi.com/inplov

Swiss semiconductor startup Mosaic SoC has closed a €3.2 million pre-seed round, aiming to solve the severe power and form-factor barriers currently holding back the AR glasses market.

To achieve true augmented reality, devices require continuous spatial mapping and environment tracking. However, these features typically rely on power-hungry GPUs and main processors, making lightweight, all-day wearable smart glasses unfeasible. Mosaic addresses this bottleneck with a proprietary, low-power 8+ core perception chip. By offloading spatial awareness, the silicon enables always-on environmental understanding while allowing AR hardware to remain indistinguishable from regular eyewear.

To streamline adoption for ODMs building next-generation AR hardware, the chip removes integration complexity by shipping with a pre-built application layer and AI deployment toolchain. Founded in 2024, the company is already generating revenue through NRE contracts with hardware partners as it scales toward production chip sales.

More: https://www.eu-startups.com/2026/04/swiss-semiconductor-startup-mosaic-soc-raises-e3-2-million-to-bring-spatial-intelligence-to-low-power-devices/

Less than 48 hours before the I/O conference, what are your expectations regarding glasses and the Android XR ecosystem in general? This event promises to be one of the most important conferences in recent years and marks a major turning point in human-machine interaction🤖 Be ready 👀

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.deovr.hub&hl=en

Early testing is promising. Was able to push 8k video and pass-through without gpu artifacting that you receive on webxr after a while.

- New onboarding flow with tabletop and floating placement
- Mini tutorial to teach the core mechanic
- Updated basketball with shader-generated lines
- Court and basketball impact shader
- Sound effects for scoring, bouncing, and achievements, also 3 new music tracks
- Full PSDK integration with 1 leaderboard and 10+ achievements
- Achievement toast popup when players unlock one
- Persistent Spatial Anchors, so court placement restores after closing the app
- Debug area to restart onboarding, toggle aiming lines, and view in-game logs
- Improved basketball bounce physics, it feels much more realistic now
- Lastly, A LOT of additional fixes & improvements!

💡What’s next?
- Creating store metadata, screenshots, trailer, and store details
- Then submitting the game 🚀 most likely next week!