Samsung and Google unveil AI glasses with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
Samsung and Google have shown two styles of intelligent eyewear, developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with launch planned for this autumn in select markets. Samsung says the glasses will use voice interaction for Gemini features including navigation, translations and notifications; it has not announced prices or specific launch markets.
Bottom line — Samsung’s first collection is due this autumn, but its price and launch markets remain unannounced.
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A SammyGuru report cited by CNET puts the glasses at 41 grams with standard lenses; Samsung has not confirmed the figure.
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JournalArta notes the 41-gram report is below earlier Korean media estimates of about 46 grams and leaked renders associated with roughly 50 grams.
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CNET reports the glasses have no visual display and use open-ear speakers and microphones for audio and voice interaction.
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Samsung says users can ask Gemini for navigation, receive summaries of important texts and translate speech or text on signs and menus.
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CNET reports that the glasses are expected to work with Galaxy S, Z Fold or Z Flip phones running One UI 9 or later for Galaxy-specific features.
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Samsung says the first collections will launch this autumn in select markets; the company has not yet named them.