The Samsung Galaxy XR almost seems like it was created to address the pain points people have about the Apple Vision Pro.

Hate a heavy headset? This device is significantly lighter. Still waiting for a smarter Siri? The Galaxy XR has deep integration with Gemini Live and sees what you see. Don’t have $3,500 to blow? At $1,799, the Galaxy XR is almost half the price, though it’s still pricey.

But the Galaxy XR also arrives at a time when the entire industry is questioning the existence of mixed reality headsets. Why invest in one of these things when the holy grail is really a pair of smart glasses with a display? I got a chance to go hands-on with the Galaxy XR running Google’s Android XR software, and it certainly pushes the category forward. But it also has some drawbacks. Here’s my fi

See Full Page