GoKawiilSamsung and Google open pre-orders for Android XR smart glasses
Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear line, built on Android XR in partnership with Google, is now available for pre-order through eyewear makers Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Gentle Monster frames start at $449 with six styles, while Warby Parker's three styles start at $395, both offering prescription lens options. The glasses weigh about 41 grams, last roughly nine hours per charge, and will launch first in the US and South Korea.
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The launch signals Samsung and Google's push to compete with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses in the emerging consumer XR hardware market. Partnering with established fashion eyewear brands suggests an attempt to make smart glasses feel more like everyday accessories rather than tech gadgets, which could broaden mainstream appeal. Limiting the initial release to the US and South Korea may indicate a cautious rollout to test demand before wider availability.
- Android XR smart glasses from Samsung and Google are now open for pre-order.
- Gentle Monster frames start at $449; Warby Parker frames start at $395.
- Initial availability is limited to the US and South Korea, with ~41g weight and 9-hour battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Intelligent Eyewear (Gentle Monster) — These are the very smart glasses the article describes, built with Google's Android XR and designed with Gentle Monster's stylish frames. If you've been curious about wearable AI glasses that pair with your Samsung or Android phone, this is the first real chance to grab a pair.
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