Samsung and Google opened pre-orders this week for Intelligent Eyewear, their first smart glasses developed in partnership, powered by the Gemini assistant and running Android XR. The lineup features 30 designs created with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with general availability on December 10 in the United States and South Korea.
Pricing and availability
In the US, Warby Parker frames start at $395, while Gentle Monster models range from $449 to $489. In South Korea, only the Gentle Monster collection will be available, priced between 650,000 and 700,000 won. Pre-orders are open on the eyewear brands' websites and stores, as well as select Samsung locations. Other markets are expected in 2027.
Technical specifications
- Approximate weight: 41 grams
- Camera: 12 MP HDR, 3024x4032 photos, 3K video at 30 fps
- Audio: 2 open-ear speakers and 4 microphones
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
- Memory and storage: 2 GB RAM / 64 GB
- Battery: up to 9 hours mixed use; case provides up to 7 extra charges (up to 72 hours)
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4
- Resistance: IPX4 (glasses only)
The glasses have no display in the lenses. Interaction is via voice ("Hey Gemini"), taps on the frame, and audio. Compatible with Galaxy (One UI 9+), Pixel 7 and later, and iPhone 13 Pro and later.
What Gemini does on the glasses
The assistant lets you ask about what you see, translate speech in real time across more than 70 languages, get Google Maps directions, summarize whiteboard notes directly into Samsung Notes, manage notifications, and make calls without taking out your phone. Guided Vision provides audio descriptions for people with low vision.
Privacy
Google and Samsung highlight protections: an LED shows when the camera is active and recording stops if the LED is covered; nearby faces are automatically blurred before Gemini processes them; images sent to Gemini are not saved in history or used to train models or ads; a physical switch turns off all smart features so they can be worn as regular glasses. Restricted to users 18 and older.
Sources: Google Blog, Samsung Newsroom, official specs.
This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and editorially reviewed by Grok.
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