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Samsung Galaxy XR Event: Everything That Happened in 10 Minutes
CNET· 2025-10-22 05:14
Welcome and thank you for joining us. Today marks the beginning of the decade of our commitment to XR and AI and I'm thrilled to announce the first truly multimodal AI headset. Introducing Galaxy XR.When we build our new XR operating system, Android XR, we made no compromises over technical maturity. Galaxy XR features three key technical highlights. First, AI at the core.We brought Google Gemini to Android XR to enable interactions that are as simple as having a conversation in the real world. Second, the ...
Veo3 and AI Videos Creation in Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 04:45
Video Theme & Narration - The company is exploring video creation with themes like Halloween and space [1][2] - The company is experimenting with Gemini to narrate the video in different styles, such as a nursery rhyme [2][3] Video Content - The video features animals wearing AR glasses and XR headsets in a jungle version of New York City [2] - The video includes elements like pumpkins and bats [3] - The animals in the video are portrayed as surprised and joyful [2][4]
Google Maps on Samsung Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 04:05
I've brought up the Manhattan Bridge on the map for you. >> What you're seeing on the screen is what Max is seeing, but he's seeing it at a much higher resolution and field of view. Galaxy XR allows you to discover Google Maps in a completely new way from aerial view to street view.And Gemini is deeply integrated throughout, allowing it to answer questions based on what you see. >> Yeah, this is incredible. I've got the bridge here, the New York skyline, but I know I'm supposed to be on the hunt for some Ne ...
Watch 4 Games at Once With YouTube Spatial Multi-View on Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:59
What if you're like me. What if you love to watch multiple things at once, especially sports. That's where YouTube's new spatial multiv- view feature comes into play, offering you a completely new way to watch.As you can see, this is perfect for watching football. And I just love watching this multiv- view. You can resize it. You can move it as much as you want.And you can have your favorite game play right in the middle like this. and keep track of the three games and that way you don't have to miss a mome ...
Netflix XR App Exclusive to Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:32
take a look at what it's like to watch in XR. >> I love Netflix and I'm excited that the Netflix app is available on Galaxy XR and in fact we're the only XR device with it. I can resize the windows just like this and I can push it back just at the right distance so that I can enjoy my personal theater.This is actually perfect for some me time. to reveal the most extraordinary. ...
Here’s Everything You Get With Samsung’s $1,799 Galaxy XR
CNET· 2025-10-22 03:31
Galaxy XR will be available starting from October 21st in the US and Korea for $1,799 or $149 a month for 12 months. There's more. At launch, every Galaxy XR will come with the Explore Pack, which will let you enjoy the best of Android XR right out of the gate.>> For a limited time, we're introducing the Explorer Pack. To get the most out of Gemini, we're giving you 12 months of Google AI Pro on us. We're also including YouTube Premium for 12 months. If you're in the US, the Explorer Pack also includes YouT ...
Samsung Galaxy XR Hands-On: Gemini on Your Face for Half the Price of the Vision Pro
CNET· 2025-10-22 02:00
Guess who's getting into the XR race. Google and Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy XR, which I'm currently wearing on my head, is available now for $1,800 in the US and Korea.And what it is is, well, it's a VR headset, but it also has pass through. And it's kind of like a combination between the MetaQuest Pro, which is now discontinued, and the Apple Vision Pro. The big difference here is Gemini AI, which can see both the world around you and what's on the apps inside this headset.And that's a really fascinating ...
Trying Samsung’s $1,800 Galaxy XR Headset 🥽
CNET· 2025-10-22 02:00
Market Entry & Product Positioning - Google and Samsung are entering the XR market with the Samsung Galaxy XR, positioning it as a combination of MetaQuest Pro and Apple Vision Pro [1] - The Galaxy XR is priced at $1,800 in the US and Korea, aiming for a more affordable entry point compared to Apple's Vision Pro [1][4] - The device is designed as a VR headset with pass-through capabilities [1] Technology & Features - Gemini AI is a key feature, enabling the headset to perceive both the surrounding environment and on-screen apps [1] - The Galaxy XR is intended as a first step towards demonstrating how AI can integrate with visual and auditory inputs for a multimodal AI experience [3] - The headset supports millions of Android apps, with some optimized for XR, including exclusive content from Netflix and immersive videos on YouTube [3] - Enhanced Google Maps features 3D immersive locations [3] Future Product Ecosystem - Samsung and Google plan to develop a range of XR products, including AI glasses, display glasses, wireless display glasses, and VR headsets, over the next few years [2] Design & Comfort - The Galaxy XR is lightweight, with a band designed for comfortable weight distribution [4][5]
Stream Shift Makes Swapping Stream Devices A Snap
CNET· 2025-10-21 21:42
This whole product was inspired by a conversation that we had with a popular Minecraft streamer, Tubbo, at TwitchCon. He was super excited about the idea of making it easier and more accessible for people to move their streams across devices while protecting themselves from like signal loss and network connectivity issues. I have Streamlabs desktop and I'm logged in with my Twitch account.I'm actually live here and I'm currently streaming from it. At the same time, I'm also logged in to the Streamlabs mobil ...
Unboxing the M5-Powered Apple Vision Pro
CNET· 2025-10-21 18:00
We got the new M5 Apple Vision Pro with the Dual Knit Band. This version is supposed to be faster, with better battery life and improved display rendering. Let’s unbox it with CNET's Scott Stein. #m5 #apple #applevisionpro #visionpro #vr ...