Android XR brings real-time translation and AI assistance to smart glasses

Google is betting big on the future of wearable tech with a bold new vision: Android XR. Announced at its annual I/O developer conference this week, the company introduced a platform designed for extended reality (XR) devices — including headsets and smart glasses — with Gemini AI at its core.

Building on its recently enhanced integration of Gemini with Android phones, TVs, watches, and car displays, Google is now extending the AI-powered experience to devices that can see the world as you do. The goal: a hands-free assistant that understands your…