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In summary:
- According to Tech Advisor, Samsung and Google are introducing new smart glasses powered by Gemini AI. These glasses are crafted in collaboration with fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to enhance consumer appeal.
- The smart glasses feature hands-free photo capture, real-time text and speech translation, AI-driven shopping suggestions, and seamless compatibility with Galaxy and Pixel devices.
- These Android XR-powered glasses are anticipated to be released in select markets this autumn, highlighting both companies’ return to the smart eyewear sector.
Samsung and Google have formally announced their return to the smart glasses market, powered by the Gemini AI platform.
The newly introduced glasses emphasize fashion more than previous headsets from Samsung and Google, aligning closely with the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2), which dominates over 80% of the burgeoning smart glasses industry.
Similar to Meta, Google and Samsung have collaborated with fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design their smart glasses.
The glasses do not include a separate display and are intended to be used in conjunction with a smartphone, featuring built-in speakers for a “hands-free and heads-up” experience. Google’s Android XR platform and its Gemini AI assistant are integral to this setup.
Samsung
Gemini, but on your face
While full capabilities of these glasses haven’t been disclosed by Google and Samsung, some features have been highlighted.
Users can request Gemini for shopping advice and directions when on the go. Another feature allows the glasses to summarize texts and schedule events hands-free.
The glasses also enable users to capture photos without needing to use their phone.
Additionally, the glasses can perform real-time translations, reading text on menus or signs visible to the user, with feedback provided through a selectable voice.
Samsung assures that the glasses will integrate smoothly with the broader Galaxy device ecosystem. Given their collaboration with Google, compatibility with Pixel devices is also expected.
The yet-to-be-named Samsung smart glasses are slated for release in select markets this autumn, with further details, including pricing, to be announced in the coming months.
To understand the competition, explore our hands-on review of the latest Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2).
