Samsung has timed its official first-look with Google I/O 2026, where it’s also expected Google will provide more information on its Android XR platform, and its own smartglasses. Samsung is promising more details will be released over the coming months, and we should expect them to hit stores in the fall, but only in selected (and as yet, unnamed) markets. Samsung’s intelligent eyewear will directly compete with the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.
Samsung's not teasing smartglasses, because it's releasing 'intelligent eyewear' later this year… They were monitoring the pre-launch announcements of these kinds of glasses and gadgets well before they hit the market, so we were ready. In the UK, smartglasses have been highlighted as a way for students to cheat on exams. …
… The Korean company now plans to build on them with its first pair of smart glasses, dubbed Galaxy Glasses. A new leak gives us the first look at the sleek glasses that will reportedly launch later this year. …
… Sign in to your Android Police account Acer, a company best known for its laptops, has launched two pairs of smartglasses and both will be available in the US later this year. …
… On stage today, Google showed off only two models, but promised that more models will be available in the fall when the smartglasses officially launch. …
… During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. …
… It joins Google with its AI glasses , Samsung’s smartglasses plans , and further products from Meta likely to launch this year.
… The original Pixel Watch launched in October 2022 alongside the Pixel 7 series. It marked Google's long-awaited entry into the smartwatch market after years of speculation and leaks. …
… During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. …
… I hope it changes with the smartglasses, but unfortunately, we won’t know for at least a year after they launch. Like the Galaxy Ring, they may be a “buy at your own risk” situation. Not good when the primary competition shows no sign of seeing smartglasses as a whim.
… During that time he has reviewed hundreds of smartphones and tablets, dozens of smartwatches, and a host of smart rings and smartglasses too. …