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Samsung Debuts Galaxy XR Headset Powered by Android XR Platform

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR, its inaugural extended reality headset built on Google’s Android XR platform. The device, developed with Qualcomm, integrates Google Gemini AI and is priced at $1,800, positioning it as a competitor to Apple’s Vision Pro.

Samsung Enters the XR Arena with Galaxy XR

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy XR, its first extended reality headset, according to reports. The device is built on Android XR, Google’s operating system designed specifically for XR devices, which was introduced nearly a year ago. Sources indicate that this launch marks the debut of the first Android XR device, previously codenamed Project Moohan, developed in collaboration with Samsung and Qualcomm.

by Natalie Brooks
AISoftwareTechnology

OpenAI Launches Atlas Browser to Integrate ChatGPT into Web Navigation

OpenAI has introduced the Atlas browser, designed to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT into everyday web navigation. The new browser allows users to “chat with a page” and aims to transform how people interact with the internet, according to company announcements. Initial availability is for MacOS, with Windows and mobile versions reportedly in development.

OpenAI’s Strategic Browser Launch

OpenAI has launched the Atlas web browser, positioning it as what sources indicate could be the company’s equivalent of Google’s Chrome browser moment from 2008. According to reports, the browser aims to deeply integrate ChatGPT into the web browsing experience, answering what the OpenAI team described as the question “What if I could chat with a browser?”

by Natalie Brooks
SoftwareTechnology

Google to Reissue Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 Following Critical Bug Fix

Google has confirmed the imminent return of Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 after pulling the update last week due to a critical bug. The software caused system UI crashes when desktop mode was enabled, leading to bootlooping issues on affected Pixel devices. Sources indicate the fixed version should reappear for download sometime this week.

Update Withdrawal and Confirmation

Google has confirmed that Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 will be re-released this week after being abruptly pulled due to a significant software bug that caused system instability, according to reports from Android Authority. The problematic update, which was briefly available last week for eligible Pixel devices, triggered system UI crashes when users attempted to enable desktop mode functionality, leading to bootlooping issues that rendered some devices temporarily unusable.

by Darren Holt