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Google, Samsung announce mixed-reality headset, operating system
Bay Area Times
December 13, 2024
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1. Google, Samsung announce mixed-reality headset, operating system
In 2025, Samsung will unveil the 1st Android XR device, codenamed Project Moohan:
Qualcomm, Lynx, Sony, and XREAL are also working on Android XR devices.
SDK developer preview was released.
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Google says its Android XR leverages Gemini AI
Android XR is Google’s 4th attempt in the headset market following Glass, Cardboard, and Daydream.
Google apps, including Chrome with multi-window, YouTube, Google Photos, and Maps, will be included.
Android’s mobile and tablet apps from Google Play will also work “out-of-the-box.”
2. Elon reveals SEC settlement demand against Neuralink
SEC “reopened” a Neuralink investigation, Musk disclosed through a letter on X.
The SEC also charged Cantor Fitzgerald, led by Trump’s Commerce pick, with allegedly violating disclosure laws.