Google gives first glimpse of new AI glasses ahead of fall launch
Google has introduced its first audio smart glasses, aiming to enter the wearables market. The glasses will feature the Gemini assistant and are designed to provide information privately through audio rather than a display. They are set to be compatible with both Android and iOS devices and will be available later this year.
- ▪Google revealed its first audio smart glasses at the annual I/O conference.
- ▪The glasses will be compatible with Android and iOS devices and are expected to launch later this year.
- ▪They are designed to provide information through audio rather than a visual display.
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Google gave a first look at its first audio smart glasses on Tuesday, as the company tries to crack a corner of the wearables market where rival Meta has been making waves. At Google's annual I/O conference, the company said it partnered with Samsung and eyewear makers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker for glasses that will embed the Gemini assistant. They'll be compatible with Android and iOS devices and available later this year, Google said. "These are the first two designs of a bigger collection coming this fall," said Shahram Izadi, head of Android XR products and platform, in a keynote at the developers conference. The glasses are meant to provide information "spoken into your ear privately, rather than shown in a display," he said.
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