Google's Xreal Aura glasses priced at $1,279 to compete with Meta's VR Glasses

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Google, in partnership with Xreal, has launched its transparent XR glasses called Aura. The device starts at $1,279, positioned $20 below Meta's competing VR Glasses. Both lightweight wearables were recently demonstrated to journalists in the San Francisco Bay Area. This pricing sets the stage for direct competition in the high-end wearable market.

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