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Sunnyvale – October 29, 2026 -- XREAL's AURA glasses, which XREAL calls the first wired XR glasses powered by Android XR, are available to order now in the United States, Canada, Japan and South Korea. A limited-time offer sets the 12GB + 256GB model at $1,099 and the 16GB + 512GB model at $1,299. Shipping is expected to begin in mid-November.

Transparent lenses and a puck keep the weight under 95 grams

XREAL announced AURA on stage at Google's Android Developer Summit. It was developed with Google and Qualcomm Technologies and is the first wired XR glasses to launch on the Snapdragon Reality Elite Platform, according to the company.

Unlike fully enclosed headsets, AURA uses optical see-through lenses, so wearers still see the room and the people around them. The main compute and battery sit in a compact puck, which keeps the glasses under 95 grams.

Taipei – September 21, 2026 -- Acer has unveiled the Googlebook 14, a convertible laptop built around Google's Gemini Intelligence and designed to sync directly with Android phones, with North American pricing starting at $899.

The laptop lets phone tasks jump straight to the screen

A feature called "Continue On" allows tasks started on an Android phone to pick up seamlessly on the Googlebook 14, while "Cast My Apps" brings phone apps onto the laptop display without requiring any installation. Proactive suggestions offer context-aware help based on what's currently on screen.

Intel's newest chip powers the AI features

The device runs on up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 355, which includes a neural processing unit delivering up to 50 TOPS. It pairs with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 512 GB of PCIe Gen4 NVMe storage, with a battery rated for up to 16 hours.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 in Berlin to showcase a lineup of AI-driven televisions, smartphones, appliances and smart-home devices, running through September 8 at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The X11L TV pushes mini LED brightness to 10,000 nits

TCL's flagship SQD-Mini LED television, the X11L, features up to 20,736 dimming zones, a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel, and coverage of 100% of the BT.2020 color gamut, paired with Bang & Olufsen-tuned sound. The company also displayed the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor with dual high-refresh-rate modes and the Q95K Soundbar, which uses an 11.1.4-channel speaker array. TCL confirmed its Gemini integration for Google TV is now live in several markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain.

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- TCL used IFA 2026 to unveil its "AI Inspired Life" concept, showcasing a lineup of screens, appliances and smart-home devices designed to work together rather than as standalone gadgets, inside its Inspiration Habitat exhibit at Messe Berlin's Hall 21A.

The X11L TV delivers 10,000 nits of HDR brightness

The flagship TCL X11L Mini LED television headlines the display lineup, combining Super Mini LED backlighting, a Super QLED layer and a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel. It offers up to 20,736 dimming zones, HDR brightness up to 10,000 nits and up to 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color space, paired with Bang & Olufsen-tuned audio.

TCL also debuted the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor and the Q95K soundbar, which uses an 11.1.4-channel setup co-tuned with Bang & Olufsen. Separately, TCL expanded Gemini for Google TV to more markets, including the UK, France, Italy and Spain, adding conversational AI search to its televisions.

Berlin – September 08, 2026 -- TCL showcased its "AI Inspired Life" vision at IFA 2026 in Berlin, presenting a lineup of connected screens, appliances and smart-home devices designed to work together rather than in isolation.

The TCL X11L Mini LED TV headlines a new flagship display lineup

The TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED television combines Super Mini LED backlighting, a Super QLED layer and a WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel to deliver up to 20,736 dimming zones, 10,000 nits of HDR brightness and up to 100% coverage of the BT.2020 color space, paired with Bang & Olufsen audio. TCL also debuted the X3A OLED+ gaming monitor with dual-mode ultra-high refresh rates, a TMN digital signage line, and the Q95K soundbar with an 11.1.4 audio architecture tuned with Bang & Olufsen.

Gemini for Google TV has expanded to additional European markets including the UK, France, Italy and Spain, adding conversational AI-driven content discovery to TCL televisions.