Warby Parker and Gentle Monster finally showed us their Samsung XR glasses but forgot to tell us when theyll release, or how much theyll cost
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Tue, 19 May 2026 18:15:00 +0000
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Samsung has lifted the lid on its premium Android XR glasses and some familiar fashion brands have lent a hand.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Samsung's first XR glasses are here... kinda Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are behind the designs The glasses are launching later this year Samsung has lifted the lid on its premium Android XR glasses at Google I/O 2026 , and some familiar fashion brands have lent a hand with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster offering their eyewear design expertise.
But these glasses arent just eye candy; first and foremost theyre a smart companion to your phone. Theyll offer various assistive features, including navigation, summarized notification readouts, real-time audio translation,
and the ability to translate text on signs amongst other AI tools. You can also use them to capture first-person photos and videos. You can use all
these features even when your phone is in your pocket. The glasses boast cameras, speakers, and microphones, with the AI tasks being handled via a connection with your phone. Latest Videos From You may like Here are 3 Google I/O 2026 Android XR smart glasses announcements I want A Samsung exec has teased more details about its forthcoming XR glasses Here's what we know
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If you think these sound a lot like the Meta Ray-Ban glasses then youre not wrong the Warby Parker design even looks a bit like my smart Wayfarers but there are a couple of key factors that will help these specs stand out from the competition (not just Meta, but other brands like Rokid and Even Realities). (Image credit: Samsung) First, their on-board smarts are backed
by Google Gemini. Google has done a lot to boost its AIs capabilities over
the past few years, and while Meta hasnt fallen asleep at wheel by any
stretch Googles bot is generally seen as the more proficient helper.
A big edge Gemini has is that it can natively integrate with the Android ecosystem of apps, such as your calendar and email, where Meta has to build connections with individual apps, and doesnt offer the same seamless support.
Second, theyre being billed as a companion device to a mobile phone by
Samsung and Google. While Metas tech is currently also a smartphone companion to some extent, its clear that the company's goal is a dedicated Meta device that replaces your phone, while Samsung and Google want their glasses to be more like smartwatches, augmenting the smartphone experience. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.
Right now this distinction isnt all that clear, but we might see it materialize in meaningful ways when these new specs launch such as through them relying on on-phone AI rather than cloud computing to offer a privacy advantage over their main rivals.
That said, Meta has the most important advantage right now: you can actually buy its glasses. Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker remained tight-lipped when it came to pricing and release dates. We only know that the glasses will land in the fall in the US (so September through November), with additional entails to be revealed in the coming months. A fashion focus
(Image credit: Samsung) While this tease, rather than a full-on launch, puts
a slight dampener on my excitement, one other exciting aspect comes via
Gentle Monster and Warby Parker with these companies suggesting that they understand technology isnt the only important factor these specs need to
look good too. What to read next Samsung's smart glasses leak reveals screenless design and Gemini integration Gucci and Google to partner on Android XR smart glasses for 2027 release Meta just debuted a duo of new AI glasses style in its Ray-Ban smart specs
Discussing the Samsung XR announcement, Founder and CEO of Gentle Monster, Hankook Kim, said Intelligent eyewear should feel as emotionally expressive
as it is technologically advanced. He added Our vision was to merge fashion and technology in a way that feels bold, beautiful and human, bringing Gentle Monsters disruptive design identity into a new era of intelligent eyewear
with Samsung and Google.
Dave Gilboa, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Warby Parker said, Eyewear is deeply personal, which is why every detail matters when integrating advanced technology into frames people wear every day.
This rings true with the brands' respective designs. While a little more basic, I could see myself wearing the Warby Parker shapes every day, and despite me not personally loving the Gentle Monster glasses, I love what the bold designs signal that these glasses are designed to appeal to a wide
range of audiences.
Were still missing some key details about Samsung's glasses, but todays showcase has given me a lot to get excited about for Android XR, and for glasses as a whole. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.
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