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Watch Samsung’s Galaxy XR Reveal: Replay, Key Specs, and Android XR Highlights Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy XR, the first headset built on Google’s new Android XR platform in partnership with Qualcomm. The launch livestream aired on October 21 at 10PM ET and is now available to watch as a replay. If you want a quick catch-up, we’ve summarized the key specs, platform features and where to watch below. Replay and official resources Watch the replay: Samsung’s YouTube channel · Samsung Newsroom Order Galaxy XR: Samsung.com (US and Korea availability at launch) Android XR overview: Google: Android XR Galaxy XR: Key specs and hardware Price: $1,800 headset (optional Galaxy XR Controller $250; Travel Case $250) Displays: Dual micro‑OLED, approx. 3,552 × 3,840 per eye (29M total pixels), up to…

Galaxy XR will run “almost all” Android apps at launch, says Google Google says the first Android XR headset, Samsung’s Galaxy XR, will support almost all existing Android apps out of the box — with no extra development work required. Apps will open as floating spatial panels you can place around your space, and they’ll automatically support XR input methods like eye and hand tracking, as well as controllers, keyboards and mice. How it works Compatibility by default: Most phone/tablet apps become “Android XR compatible mobile apps,” running in moveable, resizable windows — no letterboxing or compatibility mode. Adaptive layouts: Apps designed for large screens or using Android’s adaptive patterns will scale even more smoothly in XR. Input mapping: Core XR inputs (eye/hand tracking) are mapped automatically; traditional inputs (controller,…

Samsung and Google launch the $1,800 Galaxy XR — first Android XR headset with 4K‑per‑eye displays Samsung’s first extended reality headset, built with Google and Qualcomm, is here. The Galaxy XR is the debut device for Android XR, priced at $1,800 — a little over half the cost of Apple’s Vision Pro. It’s available now in the US and Korea, with a specs sheet that leans on high‑resolution optics, lighter weight and deep Gemini voice integration. Hardware highlights Displays: Dual micro‑OLED panels with 29M total pixels (approx. 3,552 × 3,840 per eye), covering 96% DCI‑P3; up to 90Hz refresh rate. Field of view: ~100° horizontal. Silicon: Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2. Tracking & passthrough: Dual high‑res passthrough cameras, six external environmental cameras, interior eye‑tracking sensors. Biometrics: Iris recognition for unlock and…

Samsung Galaxy XR preorders are live: $1,800, Android XR, big freebies — and pricey accessories Samsung’s Galaxy XR mixed reality headset is now available to order for $1,800, arriving as the first device on Google’s new Android XR platform (built with Qualcomm). Priced at just over half of Apple’s Vision Pro, Galaxy XR pairs dual 4K micro‑OLED displays with a lighter chassis and a broad Android app ecosystem. Price and availability Price: $1,800 for the headset Where to buy: Samsung.com and Samsung Experience Stores Optional accessories: Galaxy XR Controller — $250; Galaxy XR Travel Case — $250 Financing: 24‑month plan (~$75.01/mo) online; stores offer 12‑month (~$149/mo) and 24‑month options What you get with early orders Google and Samsung are stacking launch perks for early adopters. If you purchase before the…

Samsung Galaxy XR: Android XR-powered Vision Pro rival launches at $1,800 Samsung’s new Galaxy XR is a high-end mixed reality headset that aims squarely at Apple’s Vision Pro—at roughly half the price. Built with Qualcomm and Google, it runs the new Android XR platform with Gemini-based voice controls, and pairs premium optics with a lighter, more comfortable design. Key specs and hardware Price: $1,800 (available now on Samsung.com) Display: Dual micro‑OLED panels delivering 4K per eye (3,552 × 3,840) up to 90Hz Chipset: Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 Weight: ~545g (about 1.2 lb), lighter than the original Vision Pro Tracking: 13 exterior sensors + interior eye/face tracking for hand and gaze input Audio: Built‑in speakers with spatial audio Power: External clip‑on battery; ~2–2.5 hours typical use; can charge while in use…

Daily AI Brief: ChatGPT Atlas, YouTube deepfake defenses, Google Fi AI audio, and OpenAI misuse takedowns Here are the most notable AI updates from the last day or so, spanning new products, safety tools and policy actions. Each item includes a key detail and a source link for deeper reading. OpenAI launches ChatGPT Atlas (macOS first) What’s new: OpenAI introduced ChatGPT Atlas, a browser that bakes ChatGPT directly into the browsing UI. It’s available now on macOS, with Windows/Android/iOS promised soon. The idea is to let you summarize, ask and draft beside the page—no tab juggling. Why it matters: Several browsers bolt AI into sidebars, but Atlas makes chat a core browsing primitive, potentially speeding up research and reading flows. Coverage: Atlas launches on macOS YouTube rolls out likeness detection…

DIY ‘2 Billion FPS’ Camera Captures Light’s Motion — One Pixel at a Time YouTuber and engineer Brian Haidet (aka AlphaPhoenix) built a camera rig that can visualize a laser beam moving at the speed of light by effectively recording at around 2 billion frames per second. The catch: it captures one pixel at a time and then stitches those samples into a full video, trading spatial capture for extreme temporal resolution. How it works One-pixel scanning: The system records a single pixel sequentially across the scene, then tiles those pixel “videos” to reconstruct a full frame. Garage-friendly hardware: A gimbal-mounted mirror, two tubes, a simple lens, a light sensor, and Python code orchestrate the scan and capture. Frame scale: In the demo, light advances roughly ~6 inches (15 cm)…

Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel Ordered to Testify in January Trial on Social Media Addiction and Youth Safety A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel must testify in a trial set to begin in January. The case focuses on social media safety, alleged addictive design, and potential harms to young users. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl wrote that a CEO’s testimony can be “uniquely relevant,” noting that knowledge of harms—and failures to mitigate them—could establish negligence or ratification of negligent conduct. Lawyers for Meta and Snap had argued the executives should be spared; the court rejected those arguments. Key points Who must testify: Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Adam Mosseri (Instagram), Evan Spiegel (Snap). When/where: Trial begins in January in Los…

Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel ordered to testify in January trial on social media addiction and youth safety A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel must testify in a trial set to begin in January. The closely watched case centers on social media safety, alleged addictive design features, and harms to young users. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl wrote that a CEO’s testimony can be “uniquely relevant,” noting that knowledge of harms—and failures to mitigate them—could establish negligence or ratification of negligent conduct. Lawyers for Meta and Snap argued the executives should be spared from testifying, but the court disagreed. Key points Who must testify: Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Adam Mosseri (Instagram), Evan Spiegel (Snap). When/where: Trial begins in January…

Court orders Zuckerberg, Mosseri, and Spiegel to testify in January social media addiction trial A Los Angeles judge has ruled that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Instagram chief Adam Mosseri, and Snap CEO Evan Spiegel must testify in a trial set to begin in January. The case centers on social media safety, alleged addictive design, and potential harms to young users. Judge Carolyn B. Kuhl wrote that a CEO’s testimony can be “uniquely relevant,” noting that knowledge of harms — and failures to mitigate them — could establish negligence or ratification of negligent conduct. Lawyers for Meta and Snap had argued the executives should be spared, warning it could set a precedent for future cases. Key points Who must testify: Mark Zuckerberg (Meta), Adam Mosseri (Instagram), Evan Spiegel (Snap). When/where: Trial…