Samsung and Google Unveil 'AI Glasses'... Effortless Navigation and Translation Without a Smartphone

Gentle Monster and Warby Parker Collaboration

Supports Translation, Navigation, and Camera Functions

To Be Released in the Second Half of the Year... Expanding the Ecosystem

Samsung Electronics and Google have unveiled the physical version of their jointly developed artificial intelligence (AI) glasses for the first time. Samsung Electronics plans to expand the Galaxy AI ecosystem experience, which has centered on smartphones, to wearable devices through these AI glasses.

Samsung Electronics and Google unveiled the 'AI Glasses' designed by Gentle Monster at the annual developer event 'Google I/O 2026' held at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA, on the 19th (local time). Provided by Samsung Electronics

On May 19 (local time), Samsung Electronics and Google revealed two types of AI glasses based on 'Android Extended Reality (XR)' at the annual developer event 'Google I/O 2026' held at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA. This marks the first public unveiling of the actual designs since they announced collaborations with global eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker in December last year.

The AI glasses introduced on this day come in two versions, each featuring Gentle Monster's unique style and Warby Parker's classic design. According to both companies, combining Samsung Electronics' advanced hardware technology, Google's personalized AI services, and the eyewear partners' distinctive designs has resulted in a lightweight and stylish 'eyeglass form factor' that can be worn comfortably in daily life.

The AI glasses serve as a 'companion' device that supports the core features of Galaxy AI phones. They are designed to allow users to enjoy advanced AI experiences in everyday life without having to take out their smartphones. Equipped with built-in speakers, cameras, and microphones, the glasses can understand the user's situation in real time and execute a variety of convenient functions through voice commands alone, without the need for separate operations.

For example, users can activate Google's AI 'Gemini' linked to their smartphones and receive navigation instructions to their destination without looking at their phone. Recommendations for nearby cafes or placing drink orders can also be handled solely by voice.

The device also offers real-time voice translation that reflects the conversation partner's tone, as well as the ability to translate text seen on menus or signs and read it aloud to the user. Other features include summarizing messages received on the smartphone and adding events to the calendar via voice commands only. Users can also instantly capture scenes in front of them using the built-in camera.

Samsung Electronics and Google unveiled the "AI Glasses" designed by Warby Parker at the annual developer event "Google I/O 2026" held on the 19th (local time) at Google's headquarters in Mountain View, California, USA. Provided by Samsung Electronics

Kim Junghyun, Executive Vice President of the MX Business at Samsung Electronics, said, "These new AI glasses are an important milestone in expanding Samsung’s AI vision. Based on Samsung’s mobile leadership and partnerships, we will focus on extending the Galaxy ecosystem experience to deliver more meaningful user experiences."

Shahram Izadi, Vice President of Android XR at Google, stated, "The new glasses embody the joint vision of Google and Samsung to make AI even more useful in everyday life. They will provide a natural, hands-free experience." The new AI glasses are scheduled to be released in the second half of this year.

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