Google, Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker launched Gemini-powered smartglasses available for preorder today, with shipments set for December 10. Warby Parker's three frame styles start at $395, while Gentle Monster's six styles begin at $449. Both designers offer multiple lens and color options, with Warby Parker selling only in the US and Gentle Monster in the US and South Korea.
Samsung provides the computing hardware while Google supplies the software. The frames weigh approximately 41 grams and feature a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, open-ear speakers, and voice activation via "Hey Gemini" or frame tap.
Users can interact with Gemini to ask questions, get personalized answers, access Google Maps navigation, and receive image-based recommendations. The camera enables features like adding events from posters to calendars and Gemini Guided Vision for people who are visually impaired.
Google implemented privacy controls on both sides. A recording light activates whenever the camera operates, and the glasses refuse to function if the light is covered or modified. The device includes a physical off switch. Terms of use prohibit recording without consent in sensitive areas, with potential remote disabling for violations. Google blocks live streaming to social media from the glasses, though users can upload recorded content elsewhere. Real-time facial recognition is disabled.
On user privacy, Google does not save captured images or videos in Gemini history, use the data for AI training, or target ads based on it. Voice interactions follow standard Gemini protection levels. Data encrypts in transit but not on Google's servers, though the company is working to bring Private AI Compute to glasses.
Device compatibility requires iPhones 13 Pro and newer, Pixel 7 and newer, or Samsung Galaxy S or Z series devices running One UI 9 or later.