Samsung is finally ready to lift the curtain on its long-awaited Project Moohan mixed reality headset. The company has officially announced a “Worlds Wide Open” Galaxy event scheduled for October 21 at 10 PM ET, where it will unveil more details about the futuristic headset that has been in development for years.
This marks a significant step in Samsung’s push into the extended reality market—a space increasingly defined by AI integration and immersive technologies. The event will highlight how Samsung plans to reshape the XR ecosystem through innovation, collaboration, and design.
At the heart of Project Moohan is Android XR, a new mixed reality platform jointly developed by Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm. This collaboration aims to bring scalable and AI-driven experiences across various devices—from headsets to smart glasses.
According to Samsung, Android XR is “designed to scale across form factors, bringing AI to the center of immersive, everyday experiences.” The platform is expected to combine real-world interactions with advanced digital overlays, offering a seamless blend of augmented reality and virtual reality.
Samsung describes Project Moohan as “the groundbreaking first product built for the open and scalable Android XR platform,” suggesting that this headset will act as the foundation for a larger ecosystem of XR devices.
Samsung’s announcement comes just as Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil a new version of its Vision Pro headset powered by a faster chip. While Apple continues refining its mixed reality ambitions, Samsung appears ready to challenge its dominance with an open, cross-platform approach through Android XR.
Interestingly, reports suggest Apple may be shifting focus from heavy headsets to developing smart glasses, leaving an opening for Samsung to capture users seeking powerful yet versatile XR solutions.
Early testers who experienced Project Moohan and Android XR in late 2024 described it as a groundbreaking mix of AI-driven functionality, immersive visuals, and intuitive design. Nearly a year later, Samsung seems confident that its headset is ready for a global debut.
With the “Worlds Wide Open” event just around the corner, expectations are high. If successful, the Samsung Moohan headset could redefine the next generation of mixed reality experiences, merging practicality, performance, and AI-powered immersion like never before.
