Google Gemini smart glasses, developed with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker and Samsung, have opened pre‑orders with prices from $395 and are slated for a Dec 10 release.
Google unveiled a new line of smart glasses powered by its Gemini AI, allowing users to access assistant features without reaching for a phone. The devices are the result of collaborations with fashion brands Gentle Monster, Warby Parker and electronics giant Samsung, and pre‑orders are now live on Google’s website.
Gentle Monster offers six eye‑catching frame designs in colors ranging from dark red to yellow, with lens options that include clear, tinted, blue and brown. In the United States and South Korea the starting price for this collection is $449. Warby Parker’s contribution consists of three classic styles—Alden, Reid and Wren—priced from $395 and available in Pine, Saddle or Jet Black, all supporting prescription lenses.
Each pair weighs roughly 41 grams and can run up to nine hours on a single charge. The included charging case refills the glasses seven times, meaning users may go weeks without plugging in. A 12‑megapixel ultra‑wide camera enables photo and video capture as well as real‑time visual analysis.
Gemini on the glasses can be activated by voice or a quick tap on the frame. Users can point the camera at an object to get details, receive book recommendations from a shelf, or check calendar availability by scanning a poster. Integrated Google Maps provides turn‑by‑turn directions, while Google Translate offers live translation in more than 70 languages. Accessibility features such as Guided Vision and Aira Explorer deliver spoken scene descriptions for users with low vision.
Google says camera footage never enters Gemini History and is excluded from AI training; faces captured nearby are automatically blurred. A recording indicator light illuminates while the device records and shuts off if covered, and a physical off switch lets the glasses function as ordinary eyewear. The product is scheduled to ship on December 10.
TechTimes Perspective
TechTimes believes Google’s move to embed Gemini in wearable glasses marks a significant shift toward hands‑free AI interaction, especially as the devices support iPhone, Pixel and Samsung phones. The competitive pricing and solid battery life could make the glasses appealing to Vietnamese consumers, who are increasingly adopting smart wearables. Privacy concerns remain a hurdle; Google’s assurances about on‑device processing and face‑blur may help build trust, but ongoing transparency will be essential for broader market acceptance.