Google and Samsung have launched their first Android XR smart glasses in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The new eyewear marks the companies’ first concrete step into consumer smart glasses.
The Warby Parker frames cost $395, while the Gentle Monster version is priced at $449. Both come in a handful of styles.
The glasses run on Android XR, Google’s platform built specifically for extended reality devices. Samsung supplied the hardware design and engineering.
Buyers can choose from multiple frame designs in each brand’s lineup. The two brands target different style preferences and price points.
The launch brings Google back into smart eyewear after the discontinued Google Glass. This time, the company is leaning on established fashion partners.
Samsung’s involvement extends beyond components to the overall device design. The collaboration splits duties between fashion, software, and hardware.
Android XR is positioned as a platform for headsets and glasses alike. More devices from additional partners are expected to follow.
