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Xreal has introduced the Aura, the first wired XR glasses running Google's Android XR platform. The tethered design aims to deliver sustained performance for spatial computing without relying on onboard battery power. The announcement, published on Google's blog, draws attention as Android XR expands beyond standalone headsets into lighter, cable-connected eyewear aimed at everyday desktop and media use.

A new review of the Xreal Aura headset highlights its main selling point: it weighs less than Samsung's Galaxy XR, making it more comfortable for extended wear. The trade-off, reviewers note, is that it remains tethered rather than fully standalone, so users still need to connect it to a external device for processing power.