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Google Partners with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker, and Kering Eyewear for Smart Glasses Development

At I/O 2025, Google announced its first Android XR design collaborations, signaling a focus on fashionable and functional AI-integrated eyewear expected after 2025.

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Overview

  • Google revealed Gentle Monster and Warby Parker as its inaugural design partners for Android XR smart glasses during its I/O 2025 conference.
  • The company confirmed a partnership with Kering Eyewear to integrate its XR platform into luxury eyewear brands like Gucci and Cartier.
  • Google will outsource hardware production to its eyewear partners, avoiding in-house manufacturing and focusing on software development.
  • A $150 million investment in Warby Parker includes funding for the development of new smart glasses products, expected post-2025.
  • This initiative positions Google against competitors like Meta and Apple, emphasizing discreet, fashion-forward designs and reliable AI-driven functionality.