Created in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the new smart glasses combine artificial intelligence with comfort for everyday use

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Google have presented new smart glasses today(1) at Google I/O 2026, offering a first look at two high-end models created in collaboration with eyewear makers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Designed to function as a companion device to a mobile phone, these new glasses allow users to access the assistant through voice interaction and connect seamlessly to their phones, all through a format that will be familiar to them.

Two high-end smart glasses designs from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.

Created in collaboration with eyewear manufacturing partners, these smart glasses combine revolutionary AI capabilities with comfort and style, fusing Samsung’s leadership in hardware engineering and Google’s AI technology with high-end eyewear design. Each eyewear brand brings its own design approach to the device. Recognized for its long tradition in the fashion eyewear sector, Gentle Monster presents models with an innovative yet refined aesthetic, while Warby Parker stands out for its elegant and timeless designs.

Designed to discover the world with users in real time, the new smart glasses offer help in everyday life, allowing you to have your hands free and a clear view. Users can access navigation assistance by simply asking Gemini with their voice, receive personalized suggestions such as a nearby coffee shop on their walking route, or even place an order for pickup. They can also receive summary notifications of important messages and add events to their calendars. Additional features include real-time translations with audio that adapts to the speaker’s voice, as well as the ability to translate text on menus or signs that are in the user’s field of vision. Seamlessly integrating into the Galaxy ecosystem, the device helps you easily manage everyday tasks or effortlessly take photos, all without having to take out your phone.

The two designs reflect the innovative yet refined aesthetic of Gentle Monster and the elegant, timeless designs of Warby Parker.

“These smart glasses represent an important step in Samsung’s commitment to artificial intelligence,” said Jay Kim, executive vice president and head of Mobile eXperience (MX) Customer Experience Office at Samsung Electronics. “We continue to expand the ecosystem of Galaxy devices, where each device is optimized to offer unique AI experiences that adapt perfectly to each form factor.”

“Smart glasses are a big step forward in our shared vision with Samsung to make AI more useful and accessible in everyday life”said Shahram Izadi, vice president and general manager of Android XR at Google. “By combining the best of Google’s AI and the Android ecosystem with Samsung’s leadership in mobile hardware and the high-end design of Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, we help users stay connected and fashionable in a more natural, hands-free way.”

“Smart glasses must transmit as much emotional expressiveness as they do advanced technology”said Hankook Kim, founder and CEO of Gentle Monster. “Our vision was to merge fashion and technology in a bold, beautiful and human way, bringing Gentle Monster’s disruptive design identity into a new era of smart glasses alongside Samsung and Google.”

“Glasses are a very personal object, so every detail counts when it comes to integrating advanced technology into the frames that people wear every day”said Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker. “Our smart glasses are designed to be intuitive, combining Warby Parker’s signature design with precision optics and exceptional comfort, to help people stay focused at all times”.

The launch of the first collections of smart glasses is planned for this fall in certain markets; More details will be released in the coming months.

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