Google reveals new smart glasses and mixed-reality headset set for 2025 launch

Google has unveiled new smart glasses and a mixed-reality headset, both set to launch in 2025. These devices are powered by the Gemini voice assistant and run on a new platform called Android XR, marking a significant shift in Google's approach to augmented and virtual reality. The smart glasses feature a camera and a display, allowing users to interact with their environment and receive real-time information. The mixed-reality headset, developed with Samsung, supports hand gestures and eye tracking, enhancing user experience in virtual spaces. Both devices aim to integrate AI capabilities for improved functionality. Android XR will enable developers to create apps compatible with these devices, expanding the potential for augmented and virtual reality applications. This initiative follows previous VR efforts by Google and Samsung, which were discontinued, but the companies now believe advancements in technology and AI will lead to a more successful outcome.