Overview
- 9to5Google reports that CES 2026 featured better displays, more polished hardware, and a surge of new smart‑glasses brands on the show floor.
- Xreal launched the 1S for $450, demoed phone control via pinch‑gesture hand tracking on the Xreal One Pro, and showed a covered Project Aura unit built on Android XR.
- An Asus ROG collaboration with Xreal showcased a 240 Hz display, signaling faster‑moving micro‑OLED performance for gaming‑style use cases.
- Even Realities’ G2 delivered a thin, discreet pair with a monochrome green heads‑up display and touchpad controls, though the review cited limited customization and weak app integration.
- Google’s Android XR prototypes were described by 9to5Google as significantly more advanced than today’s consumer offerings, and Xreal said it will align its future roadmap with Google’s platform.