At the IFA trade show in Berlin, the Frandroid team uncovered details about the Xreal Aura, a new pair of mixed reality glasses designed to project a smartphone's interface directly in front of the user's eyes. These glasses run on a complete Android-based operating system called Android XR and weigh just 90 grams, making them relatively light for a device of this kind. The glasses connect to a small external case, often called a "puck," which houses a 4500 mAh battery, a processor, and a ventilation system. This case connects to the glasses via a cable and can be easily carried in a pocket, offering both power and additional computing resources when needed. The Xreal Aura features two micro OLED Full HD screens that operate at a 90 Hz refresh rate, with images projected through lenses that provide a field of view of 70 degrees. The lenses use electrochromatic technology, which allows them to switch between opaque and transparent modes depending on the user's needs—helpful for transitioning between augmented reality and real-world views. Positioning cameras are also included to ensure that the displayed images stay anchored in space as the user moves their head, enhancing the immersive experience. For interaction, users can use hand gestures to pinch or manipulate virtual elements, though the tracking accuracy is somewhat limited without additional eye-sensing technology. Alternatively, the external case includes a touch-sensitive surface that can function as a mouse trackpad. The virtual keyboard, while functional, is described as somewhat tedious to use without haptic feedback. To ease navigation, Xreal has integrated Google’s Gemini assistant, which supports voice commands and environmental analysis through the central camera. Xreal claims the Aura can last about four hours on a single charge—enough for watching a long movie on a plane. The external case includes two USB-C ports, allowing users to charge the device while using it. The Xreal Aura is expected to launch by the end of the year at a price of around $1,500 (about €1,350). This high cost is likely to limit the initial audience to experienced tech enthusiasts rather than the broader consumer market.