Google unveiled its long-awaited return to smart eyewear, confirming that AI-powered Android XR glasses developed with partners including Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster will arrive in 2026.

According to Google, the glasses will be built using Android XR, the company's operating system for headset computers.

Google is launching its own pair of AI-powered glasses in collaboration with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, the company announced in a blog post on Monday, Dec. 8.

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Google also outlined several software improvements for Samsung's Galaxy XR headse t. A new travel mode lets users wear the ...

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Google is rolling out a beta version of PC Connect, a free first-party virtual desktop app for Android XR. With the app, ...

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Google is working on various types of AI-powered glasses — one model is designed for screen-free assistance, using built-in ...

Google's new features for Android XR include a travel mode and a realistic digital avatar that mirrors your expressions in ...

During “The Android Show: XR Edition” event on Monday, Google confirmed its first wave of AI-powered eyewear, developed in ...