Samsung officially announces the release of its Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses for next December 10. Developed with Google, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, these audio-first frames powered by Gemini artificial intelligence finally reveal their final prices, technical specifications (12 MP camera, Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, 9-hour battery life), and advanced features.
Samsung Electronics has definitively lifted the veil on the launch of its highly anticipated first smart glasses, named Intelligent Eyewear. Designed in partnership with tech giant Google as well as the specialized brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, these audio-first frames openly aim to shake up Meta’s dominance in this market. This announcement confirms the concrete arrival of the Android XR ecosystem on the wearables segment, combining the South Korean manufacturer’s hardware expertise with the software capabilities of generative artificial intelligence Gemini.
A strategic launch with 30 designs to choose from
The product, teased during the Google I/O conference before a more detailed presentation at July’s Galaxy Unpacked, will go on sale on December 10 in the South Korean and U.S. markets. To appeal to the general public, Samsung is offering its range in 30 variants (colors, sizes, lenses), split between Gentle Monster designs (bold aesthetics, cf. photos above) and Warby Parker (timeless lines, cf. photos below). The hardware architecture manages to keep a featherweight of about 41 g, ensuring optimal comfort for prolonged everyday use while retaining the necessary sturdiness.
An audio and visual approach without a screen
Unlike traditional headsets or augmented reality glasses that overlay visual elements in the field of view, Samsung Intelligent Eyewear adopts an audio-first approach. They rely entirely on voice interactions powered by the Gemini assistant. Users can ask the AI about what they are looking at, enjoy instant translations, or step-by-step Google Maps directions. A 12 MP camera (capable of recording videos up to 3K) and two directional speakers located in the temples, supported by four microphones, complete the package for making calls, listening to music, and perceiving one’s surroundings clearly.
Privacy protection and long battery life
To meet regulatory requirements and ease privacy concerns, Samsung has integrated an external [abc]LED[/abc] indicator that automatically lights up as soon as the camera is on, while the wearer is alerted by an internal light and an audio signal. In addition, Gemini automatically blurs the faces of passersby during visual queries and no image data is used to train AI models. On the performance side, the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, backed by 2 GB of memory and 64 GB of storage, delivers 9 hours of battery life on a single charge, and up to 72 hours in total thanks to the included charging case.
Availability announced for December 10, 2026 in the United States and South Korea. Indicative prices: starting at $395 for the Warby Parker collection, and between $449 and $489 for Gentle Monster models. The Old Continent may well have to wait until 2027 to see these frames arrive.
Reminder of the key features of Samsung Intelligent Eyewear:
• System: Android XR with Gemini (Google) and Bixby AI integration
• Hardware design: joint Google/Samsung development, weight of 41 g (excluding prescription lenses)
• Frame design: Gentle Monster and Warby Parker partnership (30 variants in total)
• Display: audio-first model with no built-in screen
• Imaging: 12 MP camera (3:4 photo, 3K/30 or 2K [abc]HDR[/abc] video) with privacy [abc]LED[/abc] indicator
• Platform: Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip
• Memory/Storage: 2 GB / 64 GB
• Connectivity: [abc]Wi-Fi[/abc] 6E, [abc]Bluetooth[/abc] 5.4
• Certification: IPX4 (splash resistance)
• Battery life: 9 hours, up to 72 hours with the charging case
• Compatibility: Galaxy S, Galaxy Z (running One UI 9.0+), Pixel 7 and later (running Android 17+), and iPhone 13 and later (running iOS 26.6+)
