Two smart glasses from Samsung and Google will be demonstrated at I/O 2026.

A Samsung and Google They revealed the first preview of their 2 new smart glasses on Gemini: during the Google I/O 2026. Called audio glasses (audio glasses(in free translation), they were developed in partnership with the brands Gentle Monster e Warby parkerThese devices are designed as complementary accessories for smartphones, featuring voice commands, a camera, real-time translation, and integration with the Android and iOS ecosystems. Learn more:

The aim of the new smart glasses is to combine the hardware engineering of Samsung, the AI ​​features of Google and frames with an appearance similar to everyday eyeglasses, avoiding the prototype look that often limits the adoption of facial wearables.

In practice, the glasses function as a complementary device to the cell phone: the user can activate the personal assistant. Gemini: Use your voice to access information without picking up your smartphone, receive navigation assistance, summarize notifications, add appointments to your calendar, and capture photos more quickly.

Partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker

The choice of partners makes it clear that Samsung and Google want to compete not only in technology, but also in design. The South Korean company Gentle Monster, known for its more striking frames, appears with a bold and sophisticated aesthetic. Meanwhile, the American brand Warby parker It features a more discreet, refined, and timeless design, similar to conventional eyeglasses.

Hankook Kim, founder and CEO of Gentle Monster, stated that smart glasses need to be "as emotionally expressive as they are technologically advanced," adding that "We want to make smart glasses that are more attractive than traditional glasses." Yes, Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby parkerHe pointed out that glasses are accessories. "deeply personal" ...and that the integration of technology needs to respect comfort, aesthetics, and daily use.

Integrated Gemini Assistant

With the help of artificial intelligence Gemini:According to Google, the glasses can interpret the context around the user and respond to requests in real time. In the image above, the presenter shows how the glasses can use their cameras to understand that the user is cooking and use Gemini to assist in the process.

A Samsung He also cited other possible examples, such as asking for directions during a walk, finding a nearby coffee shop along the way, ordering takeout, summarize notifications Important tasks and managing daily tasks without taking your phone out of your pocket.

Resources are also planned for Real-time translation. The glasses will be able to translate speech with audio synchronized to the speaker's voice and interpret texts seen by the user, such as menus or signs.

Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office of the Mobile eXperience division of SamsungHe said the format represents an important step in the company's vision for AI. According to him, the Samsung We want to expand the Galaxy ecosystem with devices optimized for AI experiences tailored to each form factor.

Price and availability

The first collections are scheduled for release on second half of 2026 in selected markets, with models that will support the systems Android and iOS (iPhones)Samsung has not yet announced the price, exact date, launch countries, or availability in Brazil, but new details should be revealed in the coming months.

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Sources: Samsung Newsroom Brazil, Google, Android XR, SamMobile, Android Authority e Wired.