Google and Samsung have joined forces to unveil a new generation of smart glasses that will hit the market in autumn 2026. These devices, developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, feature a premium design and do away with a screen. They function as an extension of the Gemini assistant, allowing users to manage calls, notifications, and capture content via voice commands, in addition to offering real-time translations and location-based navigation. With this move, both companies aim to directly compete with Meta, Xiaomi, and Rokid in the wearables sector.
How Gemini integration works in these glasses 🤖
The Google Audio Glasses rely on Gemini's artificial intelligence to interpret the user's environment without the need for a screen. The system uses microphones and sensors to process contextual information, enabling everything from identifying objects to providing location-based directions. Interaction is entirely voice-based, with audio responses through built-in speakers. The absence of a screen reduces weight and power consumption, prioritizing battery life. Google assures that the assistant can handle multiple simultaneous tasks, such as translating a conversation while receiving notifications, all without manual intervention.
Glasses that talk to you, but don't watch you 😅
These glasses promise to be the perfect companion for those who already talk to themselves on the street. Now, instead of looking like you're arguing with your conscience, you can pretend you're receiving instructions from a virtual assistant. The best part is you won't have to worry about the screen, because there isn't one. So if you were hoping to see floating maps in front of your eyes, you'll have to settle for a voice telling you turn left just when you've already passed it. Sure, at least you won't have to clean fingerprints off the lenses every five minutes.