Google confirms first AI smart glasses launch in 2026

Google has announced that it will launch its first AI smart glasses in 2026. The company made the announcement during The Android Show: XR Edition, where Google outlined updates to its XR ecosystem and gave a first look at upcoming devices. “At I/O, we announced we are working with Samsung and our partners Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design stylish, lightweight glasses that you can wear comfortably all day. With our partners, we are working to create two types of glasses. First, there are AI glasses designed for screen-free assistance, which use built-in speakers, microphones and cameras to let you chat naturally with Gemini, take photos and get help. And then there are display AI glasses, which add an in-lens display that privately shows you helpful information, right when you need it, like turn-by-turn navigation or translation captions. The first glasses will arrive next year,” said the company.