Google and Samsung have partnered with South Korean eyewear label Gentle Monster to release smart glasses this fall. The collaboration combines fashion design with artificial intelligence features powered by Google.
The new glasses feature an all-black cat-eye frame. Samsung supplies two cameras positioned discreetly on the sides of the frames. Google contributes its Gemini AI, which lets wearers send messages, translate text, and navigate without using a phone.
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Google unveiled a wave of AI-driven updates for Android devices and introduced Googlebooks, a new line of laptops, during its Android Show presentation on Tuesday. The announcements focus on proactive AI features through Gemini Intelligence and enhanced integration across phones, cars and computers.
Google announced at its developer conference that the first Android XR smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster will arrive later this year. The company also demonstrated reference hardware with a display and highlighted integration with its apps and Gemini AI.
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Google announced that its upcoming Android XR intelligent eyewear will work with iOS devices as well as Android phones. The glasses are scheduled to launch this fall following a reveal at the company's developer conference.
Google's annual developer conference is scheduled to begin today with a keynote expected to focus on AI advancements and new smart glasses powered by Android XR.
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The smart glasses market experienced a 139% year-over-year growth in the second half of 2025, driven largely by Meta's AI-enabled products. Meta captured 82% of shipments, with AI glasses making up 88% of the total. This surge highlights the rising popularity of advanced eyewear, though prices remain a barrier.
Google announced two new travel tools on Friday: a hotel price tracking feature and an AI assistant in Gemini to locate forgotten packing items. The updates build on existing services like Google Flights and AI Mode. They aim to help users save money and handle travel mishaps.
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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Meta, accusing the company of misleading consumers about the privacy features of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The suit follows a Swedish report revealing that contractors in Kenya reviewed sensitive footage captured by the devices, including bathroom use and intimate moments. Meta has confirmed using human reviewers for some data but claims privacy protections are in place.