Overview
- Google confirms a 2026 launch window for AI glasses with two tracks: a screen‑free, audio‑first pair and a display‑equipped pair, with specific dates and pricing still unannounced.
- Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are collaborating with Google to deliver lighter frames and broader retail appeal after lessons from the original Google Glass.
- The glasses will run Gemini through Android XR to provide features such as live translation, turn‑by‑turn navigation and contextual information.
- Android XR Developer Preview 3 is now available, with early partners including Uber and GetYourGuide invited to build experiences.
- Google says a wired headset codenamed Project Aura will debut alongside the wireless glasses in 2026 as Meta maintains market leadership and rivals line up devices into 2027.