Google, Samsung Debut Android XR Glasses Starting at $395

WHO:

Techmeme - Google and Samsung are collaborating on Android XR “Intelligent Eyewear” smart glasses; Samsung contributes its hardware expertise.

Wired - Google and Samsung are the companies behind the Android XR smart glasses.

Ars Technica - The first Gemini-powered smart glasses are a collaboration among Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.

Engadget - Google is launching its first batch of “intelligent eyewear.”

WHAT:

Techmeme - Google and Samsung opened preorders for their Android XR “Intelligent Eyewear” smart glasses.

Techmeme - Warby Parker frames start at $395; Gentle Monster frames start at $449.

Wired - Warby Parker frames cost $395 and Gentle Monster frames cost $449; both are available in a handful of styles.

Ars Technica - Google’s Gemini-powered smart glasses debut at prices starting at $395.

Engadget - The first batch of Android XR smart glasses prompted the reviewer to reconsider their view of glasses without displays.

WHY:

Ars Technica - Google is emphasizing privacy in its introduction of the Gemini-powered smart glasses.

HOW:

The Verge - The glasses support local face redaction and Gemini real-time translation.

Techmeme - The glasses are a collaboration between Google and Samsung, with Samsung providing hardware expertise.

Ars Technica - The smart glasses are powered by Gemini and developed in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

(UPDATED November 12, 2026 18:00 UTC)

Google and Samsung have opened preorders for their first Android XR smart glasses, powered by Gemini. Warby Parker styles start at $395, while Gentle Monster frames begin at $449. Features include real-time translation and local face redaction, with Google emphasizing privacy.

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(UPDATED November 12, 2026 16:08 UTC)

Google and Samsung have opened preorders for their Gemini-powered Android XR smart glasses. Frames from Warby Parker start at $395, while Gentle Monster’s start at $449. Developed with both eyewear brands, the glasses emphasize privacy and have no displays.