- Google just unveiled working on AI Glasses slated for launch next year.
- It will bring at least two variants, one with a screen-free experience, and another with in-lens display for more usability.
- This will be Google's third attempt in a now maturing market that has market leaders such as Meta, while Samsung and Huawei are also building up the momentum to compete.
Google is trying to pull all the strings when it’s next-gen Google AI glasses in 2026. This comes right from Google’s blog, where the search engine giant has confirmed working on AI glasses in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Well, here’s what the AI-buzz is all about.
Google AI Glasses built on Android XR coming in 2026!
According to Google’s blog, the search engine giant announced its partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, with whom the search engine giant is working on at least two types of wearable AI glasses based on Android XR.
The report further clarifies that we have two models in the pipeline, where the first one is a set of AI glasses designed for screen-free assistance. The second one sports an in-lens display, each having its specific use cases.
Potential 2026 launch window
What’s exciting is that Google has scheduled the launch of AI-powered glasses sometime next year, and we are hoping Google I/O 2026, happening in May, could be one of the spots.
However, the (kind of) announcement comes at a moment when Meta is already leading the market, while several other small players have taken over as well. It remains to be seen how Google is able to master the list even though it has been in the AI glasses space for more than a decade (give or take).
What the new AI Glasses can do
One of the models will have a screen-free design with microphones, built-in speakers, and cameras, and will work with Google Gemini. The other model will have a more sci-fi-esque in-lens display capable of showing the content on it, such as turn-by-turn navigation, closed captioning, etc.
Back in 2013, Google was among the first to introduce Google Glass, its first-ever smart glasses with a thin wireframe, a clunky right arm, and a rather Terminator-esque protruding camera on the right lens. The product received a lot of acclaim; however, its usefulness, the design, clunky form factor, and overall edge in the segment resulted in its downfall, or maybe Google was just too ahead of its time.
This is Google’s third attempt in building up AI glasses, and we can’t be more excited because indeed — third time is the charm, I suppose. On the other hand, Google Gemini rose to success over the months, and we could see how the upcoming Google AI glasses could benefit from its integration given the fact that we are moving towards AI era at a lightning fast speeds.
