Google and Samsung are stepping into the wearable headset race. The companies are joining forces to release a mixed-reality headset that will compete with Apple’s Vision Pro and Meta’s Quest 3. The Samsung-built headset will be powered by a new Android operating system,

Google's Gemini AI assistant will be supported by Samsung Moohan XR headgear, which will also come with apps designed to function well on a huge virtual screen.

While there’s no release timeline for the teased AR glasses, Samsung and Google confirmed that Project Moohan is slated for a 2025 launch. With big-name collaborators like Adobe, Calm, and Major League Baseball already on board,

That little tease of Project Astra yesterday has brought us to a full announcement today for Google’s next platform, Android XR. The new platform is official as the extended reality space from Google and it is powered by Android,

Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled a joint push into the mixed-reality market, introducing a new operating system and headset in a bid to challenge devices from Apple Inc. and Meta Platforms Inc.

Samsung has announced something exciting, with a first look at its mixed-reality (MR) headset, plus the launch of a new Android XR platform in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm – all set for a 2025 launch.