Samsung Announces Pricing and Pre-Order Details for New Smart Glasses with Google
Samsung has launched new smart glasses co-developed with Google, available for pre-order now and set to release on December 10, 2026.
NEW DELHI, Nov 14: Samsung has unveiled its new smart glasses developed in collaboration with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker. The eyewear integrates Google’s Gemini AI to offer hands-free assistance and is designed for everyday use.
Pre-orders started today for the glasses, which will launch on December 10, 2026, in the U.S. and South Korea. The collection features 30 different frame styles, weighing approximately 41 grams.
The glasses utilize the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platform and include a 12 MP HD camera, open-ear speakers, and directional microphones, allowing wearers to interact naturally with their environment. Users can request information from Gemini, such as identifying objects or translating text in real time.
In the workplace, the glasses assist by capturing whiteboards and generating summaries, which sync automatically to Samsung Notes. They help manage notifications and can read them aloud.
Addressing privacy, the glasses feature visible recording lights and audio cues when capturing images or video. They also blur bystanders’ faces in visual queries. The battery lasts up to nine hours on a single charge and can extend to 72 hours with the charging case.
Pricing for the smart glasses starts at $395 for Warby Parker designs, and $449 to $489 for Gentle Monster frames. Interested customers can pre-order via the respective brand websites or find locations for in-person demos.
Shahram Izadi, VP and GM of XR, remarked that the new Intelligent Eyewear collections provide essential hands-free help from Gemini throughout the day.
The glasses will work with Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and select iPhone models, allowing users to manage tasks without taking out their phones. They can respond to messages and listen to music directly through the glasses.