Google to Launch New AI-Powered Smart Glasses by Fall 2026
Google’s new intelligent glasses to release by Fall 2026

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Google has announced the upcoming release of its new smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Samsung, during the Google I/O event on May 19, 2026. The glasses will feature two types: audio glasses, which provide verbal information, and display glasses, which show augmented reality (AR) content. The audio version is set to launch this fall.
- 01The smart glasses integrate Google's AI model, Gemini, allowing for interactive features.
- 02Audio glasses will read information aloud as users interact with their environment.
- 03Users can prompt the glasses with 'Hey Google' to receive AR information and instructions.
- 04The display glasses will show relevant information directly on the lenses but have no confirmed release date.
- 05Shahram Izadi, General Manager at Google, emphasized the potential of AI in enhancing user experiences with wearable technology.
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During the Google I/O event held on May 19, 2026, in Manila, Philippines, Google unveiled its new smart glasses, developed in partnership with South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster and Samsung. The glasses will come in two variants: audio glasses that verbally provide information and display glasses that show augmented reality (AR) content. The audio glasses are set to be released in the fall of 2026, allowing users to receive information audibly while interacting with various objects. Users can activate the glasses by saying 'Hey Google,' followed by their queries, enabling them to receive real-time descriptions, instructions, or translations. The display glasses, which will provide visual information on the lenses, do not yet have a confirmed release date. Shahram Izadi, General Manager of XR at Google, highlighted the innovative integration of AI technology in these glasses, showcasing the advancements of Google's native AI model, Gemini. The announcement also included other AI innovations, such as the Gemini Omni video-editing model and the Gemini 3.5 Flash coding model.
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The introduction of these smart glasses could enhance user interaction with technology and improve accessibility to information in real-time.
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