Google has announced that it will release its first AI smart glasses in 2026. The company made the announcement at The Android Show: XR Edition, where Google outlined updates to the XR ecosystem and gave a first look at upcoming devices. “At I/O, we announced that we are collaborating with Samsung and our partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design stylish, lightweight glasses that are comfortable to wear all day long. Together with our partners, we are working on two types of glasses. The first are AI glasses designed for screen-free assistance, allowing you to naturally chat with Gemini, take photos, and receive support using built-in speakers, microphones, and cameras.” Additionally, there are Display AI Glasses, which add an in-lens display to privately show helpful information when you need it, like turn-by-turn navigation and translated captions. The first glasses will be available next year,” the company said.
2 types of AI glasses
Google has revealed that it is working with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker to design lightweight, stylish glasses that users can easily wear all day long. The company announced two different models.* AI glasses (screen-free assistance): *Built-in speaker, microphone, and camera. * Enable users to naturally interact with Gemini AI without a display, take photos, and receive context-sensitive help.* AI glasses display: * Features an in-lens display that shows private real-time information. * Display turn-by-turn navigation, live translated captions, or other helpful overlays directly in the user's line of sight.Google claims the glasses are designed to blend seamlessly into users' daily lives. Google's smart glasses provide hands-free AI assistance for a variety of tasks, including remembering important details and asking questions about your surroundings. The glasses can also provide enhanced communication capabilities with translation capabilities.
Building an XR ecosystem
Google emphasized that AI and XR hardware should fit naturally into users' lifestyles. By offering multiple form factors, the company aims to balance style, weight, and immersion. The glasses are part of a broader effort to expand Android XR, which already includes the Samsung Galaxy XR headset and upcoming devices like XREAL's Project Aura.In preparation for the launch, Google released developer preview 3 of the Android XR SDK and officially began development of AI Glasses. This gives developers access to tools and APIs to build enhanced experiences with early partners like Uber and GetYourGuide.
