Google’s Android XR Glasses Make Public Appearance at TED2025 with Live Gemini AI Demo

Google’s Android XR Glasses Make Public Appearance at TED2025 with Live Gemini AI Demo

Google's Android XR initiative just got a major boost in public visibility, and I had the chance to witness a key moment in its development. At TED2025 in Vancouver, Shahram Izadi, head of Android XR, didn’t just talk about the future—he wore it. Literally.  Image:Google First Look at Google’s Android XR Glasses in Public For those of us following Google’s XR journey, it was surreal to see the company’s prototype XR glasses finally get face time in front of a large audience. Shahram Izadi delivered his talk on Android XR while wearing the prototype glasses, and unless you knew what to look for, you'd barely notice them. That’s how sleek the design has become. Although we previously saw renders and private demos, this was one of the first times the glasses were worn in such a public setting. It was subtle, but extremely impactful. These glasses aren’t just a concept anymore—they’re being lived in, in real time. Gemini AI in Action on XR Glasses What impressed me most during the demo …