Samsung has developed new smart glasses in collaboration with Google, which will have the support of Gemini AI assistant. With their help, users will be able to get information about things around them without taking out their phones, can translate menus written in other languages and can also ask for directions. The company will make them available for sale in America and South Korea from December 10, 2026. Their pre-orders will start from November 13.
Samsung has partnered with fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design this range. 30 designs will be available in the entire range, which will have different frame, color and lens options. Gentle Monster has created designs with a modern look, while Warby Parker glasses will look like regular frames. According to the company, their weight is about 41 grams, so that there is no problem in wearing them for a long time.
Gemini AI will do many things
In these glasses, Google Gemini will work through voice commands. Users can ask questions about any building or landmark. Apart from this, you can also get translation of restaurant menu and route information from Google Maps.
Gemini can take a photo of the whiteboard during a meeting and prepare a summary of it. This information will be saved in Samsung Notes. The glasses can read out notifications and will help in replying to messages as well as in hands-free calling.
12MP camera and 9 hours battery
For photography, it has a 12 megapixel HDR camera. With this, 3K videos can be recorded at 30fps. Two open-ear speakers and four microphones will be available for audio.
The glasses have Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform with 2GB RAM and 64GB storage. Samsung claims that once charged it will last for 9 hours. Total battery life with charging case will be up to 72 hours.
Price and privacy features
In the US, the starting price of the Warby Parker model will be $395, while the price of Gentle Monster glasses will be between $449 to $489.
For privacy, they have been provided with an LED indicator that lights up during recording. Users will also be able to control app permissions and Gemini activity. According to Samsung, the visual information collected from Gemini will not be used for AI training or advertising.
These glasses will support select Samsung Galaxy phones, Pixel 7 and newer models along with iPhone 13 and later. Information regarding launch in India has not been given yet.
