Google showcases new audio smart glasses with AI features ahead of launch

May 19, 2026

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Google has introduced its first audio smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Samsung and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Set to launch later this year, the glasses will feature the Gemini assistant and are designed to provide audio information privately to users.

Google revealed its first audio smart glasses during its annual I/O conference, aiming to enter the wearables market where Meta has seen success.
The glasses will integrate the Gemini assistant and are compatible with both Android and iOS devices, with a launch planned for fall 2023.
Shahram Izadi, head of Android XR products, indicated that these designs are part of a larger collection.
The glasses will provide information audibly rather than visually, and can perform tasks such as navigation and ordering through services like DoorDash.
Google has previously announced smart display glasses and is focusing on user data to enhance its AI models, though privacy terms were not discussed.
Meta has achieved early success with its smart glasses, selling millions of units, while Apple and other companies are also developing their own AI eyewear.

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Google showcases new audio smart glasses with AI features ahead of launch

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