Samsung announces Google co-developed smart glasses pricing and sale details

Samsung announces Google co-developed smart glasses pricing and sale details | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Samsung has officially unveiled its new lineup of intelligent eyewear, bringing hands-free artificial intelligence into everyday fashion. Developed in partnership with Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the smart glasses integrate Google’s Gemini AI directly into stylish frames built for daily wear.Set to launch on December 10, 2026, in the U.S. and South Korea, with pre-orders starting today, the collection features 30 distinct frame styles. Weighing around 41 grams, the frames combine Warby Parker’s classic look with Gentle Monster’s bold design aesthetics.However, their India-arrival is still not sure.The smart glasses run on Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform. Equipped with a 12 MP HD camera, open-ear speakers, and directional microphones, the eyewear helps users interact naturally with the world around them. Wearers can ask Gemini to identify objects and landmarks, translate menus instantly or follow step-by-step navigation via Google Maps.For workplace efficiency, the glasses can capture meeting whiteboards, generate key summaries and automatically sync them into Samsung Notes. The system also organises, summarises, and reads aloud incoming notifications.To address privacy concerns, the eyewear design includes visible recording lights and audio chimes whenever the camera captures images or video. Additionally, the software claims to automatically blur bystanders’ faces during visual queries, while open-ear speakers are tuned to limit sound leakage.The eyewear claims up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge, extending up to 72 hours with its charging case.The U.S. pricing starts at $395 for Warby Parker models, while Gentle Monster frames range from $449 to $489. Published - November 14, 2026 12:06 pm IST