February 2025 has seen major breakthroughs in XR
Overview of the breakthrough developments in extended and virtual reality that have been making waves in February 2025: 1. Next‐Generation XR Devices Powered by Advanced AI Google’s Android XR Platform: Google—in close collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm—is set to usher in a new era of extended reality (XR) devices. This breakthrough centers on a customized Android operating system (Android XR) that runs on both smart glasses and mixed‐reality headsets (codenamed Project Moohan). Key highlights include: AI-Driven Interaction : The platform is tightly integrated with Google’s Gemini AI assistant, enabling natural, conversational voice commands and real-time contextual responses. Spatial Computing : With native support for spatial apps, users can arrange and interact with Android apps in 3D spaces, blending digital content seamlessly with the real world. This new approach represents a major leap beyond earlier, less-integrated VR platforms and positions XR as a true next-...