Trending Now - Google and Samsung Set to Launch Innovative Android XR Smart Glasses

WHO:

Engadget - The two models of smart glasses were created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.

Mashable - Google and Samsung unveiled two new pairs of smart glasses at Google I/O 2026.

Fast Company - Warby Parker is launching its first-ever smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Google and Samsung.

Fast Company - Dave Gilboa is the co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker.

WHAT:

Wired - The smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are set to arrive this fall.

Fast Company - The new Intelligent Eyewear frames will be available as sunglasses and regular glasses.

Fast Company - The smart glasses will feature a semi-translucent finish on the interior temple to show where the technology is integrated.

Fast Company - The smart glasses will include a new compute puck design that is more powerful than previous versions and features a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking.

Fast Company - The debut style of the smart glasses will be a classic, rounded silhouette that will launch this fall.

The Verge - Google and Samsung are branding the product as "intelligent eyewear."

Gizmodo - Project Aura is launching globally this year, but specific pricing and release dates have not been disclosed.

Wired - The smart glasses are designed to be lighter than the roughly 49-gram prototypes previously tested.

Wired - The smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster are powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform.

Fast Company - The debut style of the smart glasses will be a classic, rounded silhouette.

Fast Company - The smart glasses are expected to generate revenues of $4.2 billion by 2028, up from less than $500 million in 2024.

Fast Company - The glasses will include a new compute puck design that is more powerful than previous versions and features a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking.

The Verge - The glasses will feature a compute puck with a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking and can wirelessly mirror a laptop display.

The Verge - The glasses have an adaptive transparency mode that adjusts opacity based on user interaction.

Gizmodo - Project Aura is launching globally this year.

The Verge - The debut style of the smart glasses will be a classic, rounded silhouette.

Fast Company - The smart glasses are expected to generate revenues of $4.2 billion by 2028, according to Bank of America.

Fast Company - The smart glasses represent Warby Parker's entry into wearable tech, a category experiencing serious growth.

Fast Company - Shahram Izadi, Google’s VP and GM for Android XR, stated, “XR is going to be the next frontier for Gemini, and for AI.”

Fast Company - Dave Gilboa reported that his smartphone screen time dropped by more than half after using the smart glasses, stating, “I got an alert from my phone that my screen time was down 60% the other day, which was pretty shocking.”

Fast Company - The Intelligent Eyewear frames will be available in a light, flexible, dark green nylon frame.

Fast Company - The smart glasses are powered by Google Gemini, Google's AI assistant, and Android XR, Google's unified operating system for XR headsets and glasses.

Fast Company - Warby Parker has not disclosed pricing for the smart glasses, but Meta's Ray-Ban models range from $390 to nearly $500.

The Verge - The smart glasses will feature a classic, rounded silhouette as their debut style.

Wired - The smart glasses are powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform.

Fast Company - The new Intelligent Eyewear frames include speakers, cameras, and access to AI, available as sunglasses and regular glasses.

Fast Company - The smart glasses are expected to generate revenues of $4.2 billion by 2028, up from less than $500 million in 2024.

The Verge - Google and Samsung are branding the product as "intelligent eyewear."

WHERE:

Mashable - The unveiling took place at Google I/O 2026.

WHEN:

Fast Company - The smart glasses are set to launch this fall.

Fast Company - Google first launched Google Glass in 2013.

WHY:

Fast Company - The glasses aim to change how wearers interact with their smartphones, allowing calls, texts, and calendar checks without needing to take out their phones.

Fast Company - The development of smart glasses is a response to the growing wearables market and competition with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.

HOW:

Gizmodo - Project Aura will allow users to wirelessly mirror a laptop display and has a field of view of 70 degrees, allowing for multiple app windows to be open simultaneously.

Road to VR - Project Aura will be the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system, set to launch globally in 2026.

The Verge - The glasses will feature a compute puck that can be worn around the neck with an attached lanyard.

Gizmodo - The Project Aura glasses have a field of view of 70 degrees, allowing for multiple app windows to be open simultaneously.

Gizmodo - The Project Aura glasses feature three cameras: one in the nose bridge for photos and videos, and two on the sides for hand tracking.

Gizmodo - The Project Aura glasses have a field of view of 70 degrees, allowing for multiple app windows to be open simultaneously.

Fast Company - Warby Parker's design process involved thousands of tiny decisions, including adjustments to frame dimensions and battery shape for optimal comfort and functionality.

Fast Company - Warby Parker collaborated closely with Google and Samsung to design the glasses, focusing on thousands of tiny decisions for optimal comfort and functionality.

The Verge - The glasses will include a new compute puck design that is more powerful than previous versions and features a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking.

Fast Company - Warby Parker collaborated closely with Google and Samsung to design the glasses, focusing on lightweight and comfortable frames.

The Verge - The glasses feature a compute puck with a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking and can wirelessly mirror a laptop display.

The Verge - The glasses have an adaptive transparency mode that adjusts opacity based on user interaction.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 17:54 UTC)

This fall, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster will release their new smart glasses, which will be available in both sunglasses and regular styles. These Intelligent Eyewear frames will showcase a semi-translucent finish on the interior temple to highlight the integrated technology, and they will feature a powerful new compute puck design with a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking. Additionally, Project Aura, the first pair of AR glasses running Google’s Android XR operating system, is set to launch globally in 2026, allowing users to wirelessly mirror a laptop display with a 70-degree field of view for multitasking.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 16:09 UTC)

Google and Samsung are set to launch their new smart glasses, branded as "intelligent eyewear," this fall, featuring a classic, rounded silhouette. These glasses, part of Project Aura, will be lighter than previous prototypes and include a compute puck that can be worn around the neck, allowing for a 70-degree field of view to support multiple app windows at once. While the global launch is confirmed for this year, specific pricing and release dates have yet to be announced.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 13:49 UTC)

The new smart glasses from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, powered by Google and Samsung's XR platform, are set to launch this fall. Featuring a classic rounded silhouette, these glasses will include a powerful compute puck design with a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking and the ability to wirelessly mirror a laptop display. Experts predict that by 2028, the smart glasses market will generate revenues of $4.2 billion, a significant increase from less than $500 million in 2024.

(UPDATED May 20, 2026 08:05 UTC)

Project Aura is set to launch its smart glasses globally this year, featuring a classic, rounded silhouette. These innovative glasses come equipped with three cameras for capturing photos and videos, as well as hand tracking, and they offer a 70-degree field of view for multitasking with multiple app windows. According to Bank of America, these smart glasses are projected to generate revenues of $4.2 billion by 2028.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 23:20 UTC)

Warby Parker has launched two new models of smart glasses in collaboration with Gentle Monster, marking their entry into the rapidly growing wearable tech market. According to Shahram Izadi, Google’s VP and GM for Android XR, this technology represents a significant advancement for AI and the Gemini platform. Dave Gilboa shared that since using the smart glasses, his smartphone screen time has dropped by more than half, with a recent alert indicating a 60% reduction, which he found quite surprising.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 21:21 UTC)

Warby Parker has announced the upcoming release of their Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses, which will feature a light and flexible dark green nylon frame and a classic rounded silhouette. These glasses are powered by Google Gemini, Google's AI assistant, and Android XR, the unified operating system for XR headsets and glasses, and they include a new compute puck design with a fingerprint scanner for easier unlocking. While Warby Parker has yet to disclose pricing, similar models from Meta's Ray-Ban range from $390 to nearly $500.

(UPDATED May 19, 2026 19:34 UTC)

At Google I/O 2026, Google and Samsung unveiled two new pairs of smart glasses branded as "intelligent eyewear," developed in collaboration with Warby Parker, whose co-founder Dave Gilboa highlighted the innovative features. These smart glasses, equipped with speakers, cameras, and AI access, are designed to enhance how wearers interact with their smartphones, allowing them to make calls, send texts, and check calendars without reaching for their devices. Set to launch this fall, the glasses are expected to generate revenues of $4.2 billion by 2028, a significant increase from less than $500 million in 2024.