Samsung and Google open preorders for Gemini-powered Intelligent Eyewear on Thursday
Industry officials told Yonhap the Android XR glasses, made with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, launch in December, taking on Meta, which ships more than 80% of AI glasses.
Why it matters
Meta's Ray-Ban glasses turned camera-equipped AI eyewear into a real consumer category, and Meta now accounts for more than 80% of global AI-glasses shipments, according to industry data cited by Yonhap. Samsung and Google first showed their Android XR glasses in July. Industry officials say preorders start on Thursday, with an official launch expected in December. The glasses pair Samsung hardware with Google's Gemini assistant and a built-in camera to recognise objects, translate in real time and give navigation without a phone. Prices and launch countries have not been confirmed.
Key facts
- Preorders start Thursday, per industry officials
- Official launch expected in December
- Made with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker
- Runs Android XR with Google's Gemini
- Built-in camera; translation and navigation
- Meta holds 80%+ of AI-glasses shipments