Samsung Unveils AI Smart Glasses
Samsung Electronics introduced its first artificial intelligence smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London, partnering with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker to bring Gemini assistance directly to wearable frames.
The device runs on Google's Android XR operating system and Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor. Unlike mixed-reality headsets, the eyewear omits displays on the lenses and relies on voice commands, audio feedback, built-in cameras, and touch controls.
Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of the Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, detailed the purpose of the wearable:
"As agentic AI reshapes mobile experiences, the next step is to make those experiences more intuitive and responsive to each user's context. Intelligent eyewear creates a new point of interaction, bringing more personalized AI assistance naturally into the moments that make up everyday life."
Google's President of Android Ecosystem, Sameer Samat, stated in a joint press release:
"Google and Samsung have a shared vision to bring helpful and context-aware intelligence into everyday life. Built on the Android XR platform, the intelligent eyewear blends world-class designs with Gemini's advanced assistance that naturally responds to what you see, delivering all-day, hands-free help. We're excited to continue this momentum and bring this experience to people soon."
The smart glasses feature two frame options.
South Korean brand Gentle Monster designed a slim black frame with a straight upper rim and rounded lower edges.
American brand Warby Parker created a brown style with an upswept brow line.
Both designs offer lightweight frames with adjusted fit points at the forehead and ears.
A single charge provides up to nine hours of battery life, and the included charging case provides up to seven full recharges. A front-facing camera captures visual details, allowing Google's Gemini assistant to summarize text on whiteboards, translate foreign languages in real time, and organize meeting notes into Samsung Notes.
Users can listen to summaries of long phone messages, receive step-by-step walking directions through built-in speakers, and stream live video from their perspective during video calls. Controls include voice commands, touch-sensitive temples, or paired devices like a Galaxy Watch.
To address privacy concerns regarding recording, Samsung built an LED indicator light into the frame that turns on whenever the camera records. If a user covers or blocks the LED light, the device disables picture and video capture.
Choi Jae-in, Vice President of Mobile Experience at Samsung, addressed privacy standards at a press conference:
"Samsung's R&D team has several engineers dedicated to testing and implementing new privacy features."
Choi stated that user sensitivity to recording risks varies across regional regulations and described privacy as a common industry issue. Samsung plans to launch the intelligent eyewear in select markets in late 2026.
