Google will launch its first AI glasses in 2026, according to a company blog post.At Google’s I/O event in May, the company announced partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to create consumer wearables based on Android XR, the operating system that powers Samsung’s Galaxy XR headset. But you can’t wear a bulky headset while out in the real world, which makes smart glasses appealing as a less obtrusive smart wearable.“For AI and XR to be truly helpful, the hardware needs to fit seamlessly into yo ...

A Google logo is at the announcement of Google's biggest-ever investment in Germany on November 11, 2025 in Berlin, Germany.Google on Monday said it plans to launch the first of its AI-powered glasses in 2026, as the tech company ramps up its efforts to compete against Meta in a heating consumer market for AI devices. The Alphabet-owned company is collaborating on hardware design with Samsung, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, with whom Google agreed to a $150 million commitment in May.Google plans to releas ...