TL;DR
What are Google's Gemini smart glasses, and how much do they cost?
Google opened pre-orders Thursday for Gemini glasses made with Samsung, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, from $395, on sale December 10 in the U.S. and South Korea. They let you ask Gemini about what you see, translate and take photos without your phone. Want a pair? Book a demo first.
What did Google announce?
On Thursday, November 12, 2026, Google opened pre-orders for its Intelligent Eyewear collections. Samsung engineered the hardware, Gemini is built in, and the frames come from two eyewear brands: Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Between them there are 30 designs, Samsung says. The @Android account announced them on X at 9:24am ET.
You can pre-order online or in Warby Parker and Gentle Monster stores now. The glasses go on sale in stores and online on December 10. Warby Parker's own release says deliveries are expected to start in mid-December.
What do they cost?
| Collection | Price (U.S.) | Styles | Lenses | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warby Parker Intelligent Eyewear | From US$395 | Alden, Reid and Wren, in Pine, Saddle and Jet Black (14 variations) | Optical or sun, wide range of prescriptions, medium and wide widths | U.S. |
| Gentle Monster Intelligent Eyewear | US$449 to US$489, depending on the model | Six designs in bold colors such as dark red, pink, gray and yellow (16 variations) | Tinted, clear, blue or brown; prescriptions for most frames | U.S. and South Korea |
To use them, you need a Google account from the U.S. or South Korea, and you must be 18 or older.
What can they do?
Say "Hey Gemini" or tap the frame, and Gemini answers through two open-ear speakers that sit near your ears without blocking outside sound. 9to5Google calls them audio glasses, so expect to listen rather than read.
- Ask about what you see. Google's examples include the story behind a street mural, a book pick from a shelf, or checking your calendar against an event poster.
- Translate as people talk. Google Translate gives real-time speech translation across more than 70 languages.
- Get directions in your ear. Google Maps reads out turn-by-turn directions.
- Take photos and video hands-free. Press a button or ask Gemini.
- Handle calls, messages and music. Catch up on group chats, answer messages and take calls, and play YouTube Music, Spotify, Apple Music or Audible.
- Get help seeing. Gemini's Guided Vision gives spoken descriptions for people who are blind or have low vision, and the Aira Explorer app connects you to a trained human interpreter through the camera.
Gemini is also reaching drivers, through Gemini Live on Apple CarPlay, so the same assistant is turning up well beyond the phone.
Specs at a glance
| Spec | Intelligent Eyewear |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 41 grams (39.6-43.9g Gentle Monster, 40.4-42.6g Warby Parker, standard lenses) |
| Camera | 12MP ultra-wide with HDR; video in 3K at 30fps or 2K |
| Audio | 2 open-ear speakers, 4 microphones |
| Battery | Up to 9 hours per charge; the case recharges the glasses up to 7 times (Samsung: up to 72 hours with a charged case) |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Memory / storage | 2GB / 64GB |
| Water resistance | IPX4 (splash resistant; glasses only) |
| Connections | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Assistant | Google Gemini; Samsung's Bixby too, with Galaxy phones only |
Which phones do they work with?
- Google Pixel 7 series or newer, running the Android 17 September 2026 update or later
- Samsung Galaxy S, S FE, Z Fold, Flip and Fold Ultra series, running One UI 9.0 or higher
- iPhone 13 Pro or newer (Samsung's spec sheet adds iOS 26.6 or later)
What about privacy?
A camera on someone's face is the first thing a shop owner or coworker will ask about. Google and Samsung list these protections:
- A light shows when you take a photo or video for your gallery, and the glasses stop recording if the light is covered or disabled.
- Camera visuals Gemini uses aren't saved in your Gemini History and aren't used to train AI models or target ads.
- The glasses are designed to automatically hide bystanders' faces in those visuals before Gemini processes them.
- You choose which apps can use the camera and mic.
- An off switch turns them into regular glasses.
X reactions
Google's Android account announced the glasses, and the Gemini app account followed with what you can ask them:
Introducing intelligent eyewear, built in partnership with Samsung and our iconic eyewear brands, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Now available for pre-order. Learn more at https://t.co/7dHDvHSdkO https://t.co/pWMsOvFyJI
— Android (@Android) November 12, 2026
Keep your eyes up and your day moving with Gemini on intelligent eyewear.
— Google Gemini (@GeminiApp) November 12, 2026
Just say "Hey Gemini" to explore street art, get book recs from the shelf ahead, translate in real time, or check your calendar on the spot.
Explore the new intelligent eyewear collections and pre-order your pair today: https://t.co/jdLOhzdEHW
Our take
These are Google's answer to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses, and the smart move is the frames. At US$395 from a brand that already fills prescriptions, they look and cost like a nice pair of glasses, which matters more than any spec for something you wear on your face all day.
The most useful features are the plain ones: live translation, directions in your ear and quick photos without digging out a phone. That makes them worth a look for travelers, creators who film on the go and anyone who works with their hands full. If you run a shop or an office, decide now how you feel about customers or staff wearing a camera, because these will start turning up after December 10. And before you pay, book a demo to check the fit and the sound in person.
— Artificially Nerdy
What to do this week
- Curious? Book a guided demo. Warby Parker says demos run in more than 60 U.S. stores now and expand to all of its 360-plus stores next week.
- Check your phone first: Pixel 7 or newer, a recent Galaxy on One UI 9.0, or iPhone 13 Pro or newer.
- Need prescription lenses? Start with Warby Parker, which covers a wide range of prescriptions and widths.
- Outside the U.S. or South Korea? Wait. The glasses only work with Google accounts from those two countries for now.
- Running a shop or office? Think about a simple camera rule for staff and visitors before December 10.
FAQ
Do Google's Gemini glasses have a screen?
9to5Google calls them audio glasses. Gemini answers through two open-ear speakers, and Google's announcement describes spoken directions and audio descriptions rather than anything shown in the lens.
Do the Gemini glasses work with an iPhone?
Yes, with an iPhone 13 Pro or newer, Google says. Samsung's spec sheet lists iOS 26.6 or later. Bixby only works with Galaxy phones.
Can I get the Gemini glasses with prescription lenses?
Yes. Warby Parker offers a wide range of prescription, width and lens options, and Gentle Monster offers prescriptions for most of its frames.
Can I buy them outside the U.S.?
Gentle Monster's collection also launches in South Korea, and the glasses work only with Google accounts from the U.S. and South Korea for now. Google hasn't announced other countries.
Sources
- Google: See our intelligent eyewear lineup and pre-order your pair — Shahram Izadi, VP & GM, XR, November 12, 2026. Pre-orders, Dec 10 on sale date, prices from $395 and $449, styles and colors, 41 grams, 9 hours and 7 recharges, features, privacy protections, supported phones, U.S. and South Korea accounts, 18+.
- Samsung Newsroom: Samsung Announces December Release for Intelligent Eyewear — November 12, 2026. 30 designs (16 + 14 variations), U.S. price range $395 and $449 to $489, availability by brand, full spec sheet, 72 hours with case, iOS 26.6 requirement, Bixby on Galaxy only.
- 9to5Google: Google launches Intelligent Eyewear glasses — Abner Li, November 12, 2026, 9:00am ET. "Audio glasses," supported phones.
- Android (@Android) on X — November 12, 2026, 9:24am ET.
- Google Gemini (@GeminiApp) on X — November 12, 2026, 10:30am ET.
