Google announced a new generation of smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence during the Google I/O event.
The company confirmed partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to launch devices focused on voice commands, integration with Gemini, and connection with Android and iPhone smartphones.
They announced a new generation of smart glasses during Google I/O.
What the new Google smart glasses will be like
Google defined the devices as “audio glasses”, a category centered on voice interaction.
Users will be able to speak directly to the glasses to perform actions within the Google ecosystem of applications and services.
During the presentation, the company showed a demo where a person ordered coffee online simply by talking to the glasses.
What will Google's new smart glasses be like?
What technology the smart glasses will have
The new smart glasses were developed in collaboration with Samsung. According to the company, they will be ready to sync with both Android and iOS devices.
The integration with Gemini, the artificial intelligence platform, will be one of the main focuses of the experience.
What technology will smart glasses have?
When will Google’s new AI glasses be released
The company confirmed that the devices will hit the market later this year.
For now, they have not provided official prices or complete technical details about hardware, battery, or global availability.
Markets where they will debut initially have not yet been confirmed either.
When will Google's new AI glasses be released?
Google bets on smart glasses again
This is not the first time it has tried to enter the market for tech glasses.
Years ago, the company launched Google Glass, a project that ended up generating strong criticism and little commercial adoption.
Years ago, the company launched Google Glass.
That product even popularized the term “glassholes,” used derogatorily to describe some users of the devices.
Why the market has changed
The current landscape is very different from the first phase of Google Glass.
In recent years, companies like Meta and several startups have begun to invest heavily in AI-powered wearable devices.
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The growth of AI assistants and improvements in technological miniaturization have repositioned smart glasses as one of the most anticipated segments within the industry.
