Samsung's not teasing smartglasses, because it's releasing 'intelligent eyewear' later this year
… Instead, Samsung’s launching “intelligent eyewear” in partnership with Google and eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. …
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… Instead, Samsung’s launching “intelligent eyewear” in partnership with Google and eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. …
… "The world's leading electronics company, Samsung, is building innovative new devices and experiences that set the bar for the whole industry, and we've been working to bring the best of Google to these glasses as well," said Shahram Izadi, vice president of XR at Google, during the Google I/O keyn… …
… By • 13 hours ago • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Samsung / Google TL;DR Samsung and Google have officially previewed their first “Intelligent Eyewear” audio-only glasses created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. …
… I got a whole early look at Google's entire eyewear lineup, including Project Aura and talked to Samsung and Google about it. The only thing I haven't done is wear the new designs.
… Google and Samsung refer to this new form factor as “intelligent eyewear.” These “audio glasses” do not have a screen, with all output from the built-in speakers. …
… Bulky headsets may get the job done when we’re tethered to our computers, but the most interesting products in development here are also the most versatile — and they’re what Google’s calling “Intelligent Eyewear.” We just got a look during the I/O 2026 keynote at the audio-only models coming later… …
… The eyewear brands have clearly been in control of the design of the glasses, while Google has supplied the Android XR software, leaving Samsung to handle the tech hardware. …
… It is teaming up with Samsung and eyewear manufacturers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to launch new AI audio glasses. The glasses will run Android XR, which is Google's platform for smart glasses and AR/VR headsets. …
… You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below. Additionally, the update suggests that these so-called Glasses will support Samsung’s Quick Pair, which offers functionality identical to Google’s Fast Pair for Bluetooth-powered accessories. …
… For example, it’s been known for a while that Samsung is currently working on its own smart glasses project . There have been plenty of leaks regarding Samsung’s eyewear over the months, but now some new details are coming straight from the firm itself. …