Google to launch first of its AI glasses in 2026
Summary
Google on Monday said it plans to launch the first of its AI-powered glasses in 2026, as the tech company ramps up its efforts to compete against Meta in a heating consumer market for AI devices. The Alphabet-owned company is collaborating on hardware design with Samsung , Gentle Monster and Warby Parker , with whom Google agreed to a $150 million commitment in May. Google plans to release audio-only glasses that will allow users to speak with the Gemini artificial-intelligence assistant, the company said in a blog. At the time, co-founder Sergey Brin said he learned from Googles past mistakes of failed smart glasses, citing less advanced AI and a lack of supply chain knowledge, which led to expensive price points. Google on Monday also revealed more software updates to the Galaxy XR headset, including the ability to link it to Windows PCs and a travel mode that will allows the device to be used in planes and cars.