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TechCrunch May 22, 2026 at 15:37 Startups Rising Hot

We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there

Google demoed prototype Android XR glasses that overlay Gemini-powered translation, navigation, and other information directly into your field of view.

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We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there

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Apple says Epic lawsuit shouldn’t reshape App Store rules for all developers

Apple is asking the Supreme Court to narrow the App Store injunction won by Epic Games and overturn the court’s contempt ruling over external payment fees.

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