Samsung to unveil Moohan, first Android XR headset, at Galaxy event

Samsung will unveil Project Moohan, its first headset built on the new Android XR platform, at a virtual Galaxy event on Tuesday, October 21 at 10 p.m. Eastern, and has opened reservations that include a 100 credit for customers who sign up ahead of the launch. The device represents a high-profile collaboration among Samsung, Google and Qualcomm and marks the formal debut of Android XR, a platform Samsung says is designed to scale across form factors and center artificial intelligence in immersive experiences.

Samsung described Project Moohan as "blending everyday utility with immersive new experiences," and said the headset is the first commercial product built for the open, scalable Android XR platform. The company will stream the Worlds Wide Open event on its website and video channels, and the reservation program requires only a name and email. Samsung says signing up carries no purchase obligation; the 100 credit is applied when customers complete a qualifying purchase of the headset.

Technical details have been limited officially, but multiple reports and leaks over the past year have sketched a picture of the hardware and software. Project Moohan is expected to run...