Extended Reality news and trends

AI is Driving a Smart Glasses Boom. Will It Last?
Wearables // February 05, 2025

A decade after the debut of the original Google Glass — frame-only glasses with a small computer in the place of lenses — a new wave of next-generation smart glasses has emerged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

How Big Tech’s XR Push Could Redefine Both Payments and AI
Payments Innovation // December 13, 2024

The connected economy might be making a jump from end-users’ hands to their faces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices
Wearables // December 12, 2024

Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

Consumers Want to Personalize Shopping With Extended Reality
Retail // April 25, 2024

As consumers demand more immersive, captivating eCommerce journeys, many are increasingly interested in adopting extended reality — augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) — to improve their shopping experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Quick Reads
Google to Partner With Eyewear Brands on AI-Equipped Smart Glasses

May 20, 2025
Google said Tuesday (May 20) that it expects smart glasses equipped with its extended reality (XR) operating system, Android XR, and its artificial intelligence (AI) model, Gemini, to become a convenient and always present AI assistant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS […]

Google Introduces Android Operating System for Extended Reality Devices

December 12, 2024
Google has introduced a new Android operating system built for extended reality (XR) devices like headsets and glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Startup Wise Guys Raises $27M to Invest in B2B Startups

February 17, 2023
Startup Wise Guys has raised 25 million euros (about $27 million) to invest in startups. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...