… They’ll usher in Google’s second attempt at smart glasses, after Google Glass infamously failed to catch on over a decade ago. Last year, Google also announced glasses partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, but neither brand is as high profile as Gucci. …
… It's more of a tech brand-driven smartwatch world now. Apple is expected to launch its own smart glasses in the next year, and they're likely to be made by Apple... but fashion partnerships could still pop up, too. …
… The Verge’s Victoria Song got to try out a pair of prototype smart glasses running Android XR during last year’s I/O, but no glasses with Google’s operating system have actually launched yet. Google announced multiple smart glasses partnerships at the time, as well. …
… Earlier this year, Samsung also mentioned plans to launch a pair of smart glasses in 2026, but up until now, little was known about their design or features. It’s one of several partnerships Google has lined up for Android XR, including Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and, most recently, Gucci.
… Gucci owner Kering is aiming to launch Gucci smart glasses with Google in 2027, which could make it one of the first luxury brands in the Android XR space. Will 2026 be the year you buy your first pair of smart glasses? …
… Corning is creating the world’s largest and most advanced smartphone glass production line at the Harrodsburg facility. …
… The Galaxy Glasses are designed in partnership with Gentle Monster, and are running Android XR with Gemini built-in. …
… OpenAI is said to be developing a range of AI-powered devices intended to replace smartphones, including smart glasses. Apple, meanwhile, is also exploring partnerships with other AI companies. …
… He explained how keeping some hardware development in-house will give it an advantage, while questioning one of the highest profile partnerships in smartglasses at the moment. …