I’ve never owned smart glasses, but Samsung’s Android XR glasses may change that

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I will admit that I got pretty swept up by the VR and AR craze, especially in the early days. From the HTC Vive to later mixed-reality devices like the Meta Quest 3, I’ve had my share of these devices. I’ve even spent time with earlier headsets and wearable displays, but I’ve never once felt the need to invest in a pair of smart glasses. That might finally change, as Samsung’s long-anticipated Android XR glasses are reportedly on the way this November.

Samsung’s glasses come at a time when there are already a growing number of competitors on Meta’s platform, but none have piqued my interest enough to consider a purchase. Meta-based glasses have a fair share of capabilities, including taking photos and videos, sharing to the cloud, music playback, live translation, and even asking questions or identifying objects using Meta.