On 12 November 2026, Google and Samsung announced the launch of their Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses, featuring built-in Gemini artificial intelligence. The devices can recognise objects, translate foreign languages, assist with navigation and answer users’ questions. Prices for the new product start from $395, with official sales set to begin on 10 December in the US and South Korea. Pre-orders are now open, Samsung and Google have announced.
- Google and Samsung have unveiled their Intelligent Eyewear range, powered by Gemini.
- The starting price is $395, with more expensive models costing up to $489.
- The glasses feature a 12-megapixel camera, four microphones and a battery life of up to 9 hours.
- AI recognises objects, translates speech and helps with navigation.
- Sales will begin on 10 December 2026 in the US and South Korea. No launch date has been announced for Ukraine.
What the new Google and Samsung glasses can do
The voice assistant has become the key feature of Intelligent Eyewear Gemini, which can analyse what the user sees through the built-in camera.
For example, a person might look at an unfamiliar building, object or sign and ask the artificial intelligence what it is. Gemini will provide an answer and be able to continue the conversation, taking previous questions into account.
The glasses also support real-time translation of conversations in more than 70 languages, automatically detect the language spoken by the other person and provide a spoken translation.
The following is used for navigation Google. Maps. Users can receive voice directions without having to look at their smartphone screen.
In addition, the device allows you to make calls, listen to music, reply to messages and receive brief summaries of notifications. With Gemini, you can even take photos of notes on the whiteboard during a meeting and save a summary of them in Samsung Notes.
A 12-megapixel camera and up to nine hours’ battery life
The new model is equipped with a 12-megapixel camera with HDR support, two external speakers and four microphones.
The Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor handles the computing. The camera allows you to take photos and record videos, whilst some of the data processing is carried out on the connected smartphone.
Key features of Intelligent Eyewear:
| Characteristics | Parameter. |
|---|---|
| Camera | 12 MP, HDR |
| Processor | Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 |
| Random-access memory | 2 GB |
| Storage device | 64 GB |
| Autonomy | Up to 9 hours |
| With a charging case | Up to 72 hours |
| Weight | Approximately 41 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
The manufacturers have also included privacy protection. An external LED indicator lights up when taking photos or recording videos. If it is covered or disabled, recording is blocked.
Google also states that the images Gemini receives for analysis are not used for training AI models or for advertising targeting. The system must automatically blur the faces of members of the public before processing.
How much will the glasses cost, and which models are available?
Google and Samsung have collaborated with eyewear manufacturers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. A total of 30 designs are available, including prescription glasses and sunglasses.
$395
Three main designs: Alden, Reid and Wren. A range of lens options, colours and frame sizes is available.
$449–489
Six frame designs with a range of colours and lens types, including tinted and clear lenses.
Prices for the US market, announced by manufacturers on 12 November 2026.
Pre-orders opened on 12 November on the partner brands’ websites.
When will the glasses be available in Ukraine?
The official launch is scheduled for 10 December 2026. Both collections will go on sale in the US, whilst the Gentle Monster range will initially be available in South Korea.
To use the device, you’ll need a compatible smartphone and a Google account belonging to a user aged 18 or over. Initially, only accounts from the US and South Korea are supported. The glasses will work with selected models of Google Pixel, Samsung Galaxy and iPhone.
As of 13 November, no date has been announced for the official launch of Intelligent Eyewear in Ukraine. The likely prices for the Ukrainian market and the timeline for expanding regional support for Gemini are also unknown.
