Preorders for Google and Samsung’s intelligent eyewear opened on November 12, with retail availability set for December 10 across nine styles designed by Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.
The collaborative eyewear runs on Google’s Android XR platform and incorporates Gemini as an onboard assistant. Warby Parker’s collection features three distinct frame styles starting at $395, while Gentle Monster offers six designs with pricing ranging from $449 to $489 depending on the specific model according to Samsung.
Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-chief executive officer of Warby Parker, noted during the initial showcase at Google I/O that frames were engineered for all-day wear. The hardware variants offer a weight range between 39.6 and 43.9 grams for Gentle Monster configurations and between 40.4 and 42.6 grams for Warby Parker options, averaging roughly 41 grams overall. Charging case weights differ slightly by brand, registering 194.5 grams for Gentle Monster and 166.8 grams for Warby Parker.
The internal battery supports up to nine hours of mixed-use operation on a single charge and can extend up to 72 hours when utilizing the portable charging case, which supplies up to seven full recharges.
Wearers can summon the assistant by saying “Hey Gemini” or by interacting with a touch sensor embedded in the right frame stem to manage media playback and adjust volume. Traditional hotwords such as “Hey Google” and “OK Google” remain accessible, but the new wake word reflects the central integration of the assistant.
Users can also streamline daily routines by requesting contextual help, such as asking Gemini to parse physical invitation cards or add items directly to a grocery list while keeping their hands free.
In contrast to competitors, the hardware incorporates local data protections designed to limit surveillance concerns.
An outward-facing LED indicator illuminates whenever the camera is actively recording or capturing visual data, matching brightness levels to the surrounding environment. Google confirmed that captured visuals and audio feeds sent to Gemini are excluded from Gemini History, local model training, and advertising targeting vectors.
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