Zhi Tong Cai Jing·2025-05-21 00:56Core Insights - Google announced a partnership with Warby Parker to develop smart glasses, leading to a 15.63% increase in Warby Parker's stock price [1] - Google is committing up to $150 million for the project, having already invested $75 million and planning to invest an additional $75 million upon reaching specific milestones [1] - The smart glasses are expected to launch sometime after 2025 and will be based on Google's Android XR system, integrating the Gemini AI assistant for voice interaction [1] Group 1 - The collaboration with Warby Parker marks Google's return to the smart glasses market after the controversial launch of Google Glass in 2013 [2] - Google is also partnering with other developers and manufacturers, including Samsung, Qualcomm, Sony, Xreal, Magic Leap, and Gentle Monster, to develop Android XR [2] Group 2 - The partnership with Warby Parker will create competition with Meta and EssilorLuxottica, who have launched their second generation of smart glasses and plan to release a third generation with a small display [1]