Google has unveiled two Android XR development kits for smart glasses, showcasing the potential of the platform to unify the fragmented mixed-reality market. The kits, one monocular and one binocular, use waveguide displays and connect wirelessly to Android phones. XReal's Project Aura, also powered by Android XR, offers a wide field of view and is fully self-contained.

A recent Vivint survey of 5,000 homeowners revealed that 53% consider smart homes too expensive, though 55% still plan to purchase devices within the next year. Vivint has introduced the affordable Home Protect security package to address cost concerns, offering professional monitoring at a lower price point.

Instacart has introduced an app within ChatGPT that allows for end-to-end shopping, including the Instant Checkout feature, without leaving the platform. Users can prompt the app by starting with "Instacart" and can shop from a catalog of more than 2 billion products from 1,800 retailers. The integration leverages OpenAI's models to assist with product selection and cart creation, streamlining the meal planning and shopping process in a single chat interface.