Samsung unveils smart glasses with Google, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster

Samsung has unveiled its first smart glasses in collaboration with Google, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster, aiming to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban Stories. The glasses feature a lightweight design, up to nine hours of battery life, and a carrying case that provides seven additional charges.

Features and AI Integration

The glasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 chip and run Android XR, with deep integration of Google's Gemini AI assistant. They offer real-time translation, summarization of messages, note-taking by capturing visual context, and navigation assistance. Interaction is primarily via voice or a physical button on the temple. Samsung has filed over 200 patents for the technology, though not all are used in the current model Source: elespanol.

• Battery life of up to nine hours with an additional seven charges from the case Source: infobae.
• Camera acts as the "eyes" of Gemini, enabling contextual assistance without needing a smartphone Source: excelsiormx.

Privacy Measures

Samsung has addressed privacy concerns by including a LED indicator that blocks recording if covered. The company also committed not to use customer audio, video, or shared screen data for AI training Source: larepublicaco. "There's a need to prevent intentional misuse," said Jaein Choi, EVP of Samsung's XR division, but warned that "if innovation is held back, we won't get anywhere" Source: larepublicaco.

Release and Pricing

Samsung has not announced a specific release date or price, but the glasses are expected to launch in the last quarter of 2026 Source: infobae. The company plans to later release models with integrated displays Source: larepublicaco.