Weekly stories — 2026-09-06 – 2026-09-12

Trying Android XR on Xreal Aura, compared with Vision Pro

PhoneArena’s Rad Slavov tried hand input and the compute puck’s trackpad in a short session. He found it light to wear but notes it lacks eye tracking and is less precise than Vision Pro.

Trying RayNeo GT Max, the comfiest AR glasses yet

Hands-on with a loaned INMO GO3

Goertek's near-eye display modules at CIOE

A technical report from CIOE comparing Goertek's near-eye optical modules by optical approach, looking at thickness and field of view.

Luxshare unveils Lark Air LCoS AR glasses at CIOE

Luxshare showed Lark Air at CIOE, AR glasses that drive both eyes from one LCoS engine. It was co-developed with ALPD and Mude, and the optical engine measures 0.25cc.

Three uses for smart glasses: movies, photography and notifications

The same glasses shape can serve different goals. Clarify the experience you want before choosing your first pair.

RayNeo iO mini review: about 33g, close to regular glasses

XREAL Aura at IFA: Google Maps and video apps

Android Authority tried XREAL Aura at IFA, learning its gestures and exploring Google Maps in an immersive view. When the YouTube app crashed, the author watched video in Chrome instead.