Pre-orders open for Gemini-powered glasses
Google said on Nov. 12 (11:24:10 p.m. Nov. 12 Japan time) that it has opened pre-orders for "intelligent eyewear," glasses powered by its generative AI "Gemini," in a post from Android's official account on X. According to the post, the glasses were built in partnership with South Korea's Samsung and the eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, which Google called "iconic eyewear brands."
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
Google's product page shows a "Pre-order" button for each of Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, linking to the two brands' websites. Above the pre-order section, the page displays the Google and Samsung names side by side.
"Hey Gemini" for translation and calendar checks
Gemini's official account also introduced the features and invited users to pre-order on Nov. 12 (12:30:04 a.m. Nov. 13 Japan time), quoting Android's post. It said users can say "Hey Gemini" to explore street art, get book recommendations from the shelf in front of them, translate in real time, or check their calendar on the spot.
Keep your eyes up and your day moving with Gemini on intelligent eyewear. 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
The product page lists "Look and Ask," which lets users ask Gemini about what they are looking at, taking photos and videos by voice or tap, spoken turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps, reading messages aloud and replying by voice, calls, managing the calendar and reminders, and playing music. It says translation supports more than 70 languages and notes that it requires downloading the Google Translate app. The page also lists "Guided Vision," which reads text aloud and describes the surroundings, and says it is not a medical device or a replacement for a white cane.
12-megapixel camera and up to 9 hours of battery
According to the product page, the camera is an ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera that can shoot video at up to 3K. The battery lasts up to 9 hours on a single charge. Google says the figure was measured in a mixed-use scenario including notifications, calls, AI conversations and taking photos and videos, and that it varies by usage and settings. The glasses have open-ear speakers that do not block the ears and are controlled by voice or by tapping and swiping the frame. They are rated IPX4 for water resistance, a level that withstands splashes.
On privacy, Google said camera visuals that Gemini sees through the glasses are not saved in Gemini history and are not used to train AI models or target ads. An indicator light turns on when the user takes photos or records video, and a physical switch turns off the camera, microphones and Gemini.
Use limited to U.S. and South Korean accounts
According to a note on the product page, intelligent eyewear can be used only with Google accounts from the U.S. and South Korea, and it requires an account for users 18 or older. Features such as asking Gemini about the surroundings require a Bluetooth connection to a smartphone. Compatible smartphones are the Google Pixel 7 series and later running Android 17 (September 2026 version) or later, the iPhone 13 and later (with at least 6GB of memory) running iOS 26.6 or later, and the Samsung Galaxy S and Z series with UI 9.0 or above. Prescription lenses can be selected on each brand's product page.
Google's product page and the two posts do not state the price or when the glasses will ship.
