XREAL Opens Preorders for Aura XR Glasses

XREAL has opened preorders for Aura, its wired Android XR glasses, in the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea, with shipments expected to begin in mid-November. The company is offering introductory prices through December 2026 on two configurations of the glasses, which connect by cable to a separate computing and battery unit. The 12GB RAM and 256GB storage model is priced at $1,099, compared with its regular price of $1,279. The 16GB RAM and 512GB version costs $1,299, down from $1,499. XREAL announced the preorder markets and shipping estimate as part of its launch information; the product details and prices are primarily company-stated specifications and terms. Aura uses transparent lenses, with a wired puck housing its battery and processing hardware. XREAL says the glasses weigh less than 95 grams. The company describes the design as a way to provide digital content while allowing users to see their surroundings, with computing functions handled by the separate unit. The glasses use Android XR and include access to standard Android apps alongside more than 150 experiences designed specifically for XR, according to XREAL. Google’s Gemini assistant is integrated...