Samsung AI Glasses with Gemini: No Display, But Full AI Experience
At the summer Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung introduced smart glasses based on Android XR that rely solely on voice interactions and Google's AI assistant Gemini.
At the summer Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung introduced smart glasses based on Android XR that rely solely on voice interactions and Google's AI assistant Gemini.
At the summer Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung unveiled its first AI-powered smart glasses based on the Android XR operating system. Unlike traditional smart glasses, this device has no display and relies entirely on voice commands and Google's AI assistant Gemini. The glasses were developed in collaboration with Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm, making them one of the few wearable devices backed by such a strong industry partnership.
The glasses are powered by the Android XR operating system and feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip, specifically designed for lightweight and slim smart glasses. This clearly distinguishes them from Samsung's Galaxy XR headset, which uses the more powerful Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 and is intended for gaming and professional use. The new glasses, in contrast, are designed for everyday wear and discreet AI support throughout the day.
One of the key features of the new glasses is the integration of Google's AI assistant Gemini in a version tailored for wearable devices. Thanks to the built-in camera, Gemini can analyze the surroundings in real time and provide contextual information. For example, a user can take a photo of a whiteboard with notes, and the AI will automatically organize the content in the Notes app. The camera can also be used for recording video from the user's perspective or showing the environment during video calls.
Additionally, Gemini can summarize long messages, read important information aloud, and translate conversations and text in real time. The glasses also offer navigation directions to a destination, as well as information about landmarks and surroundings during sightseeing, making them a potentially useful tool for travelers.
Users can control the glasses in several ways. In addition to voice commands, there are touch surfaces located on the arms of the glasses, and they can also be controlled via connected devices. This display-less approach means the glasses do not project visual information in front of the user's eyes; instead, all communication flows through sound and AI responses, making them considerably more discreet than AR (augmented reality) glasses with projectors.
Samsung collaborated with two fashion brands on the design of the glasses. Gentle Monster designed a slim black frame with a modern look, while Warby Parker prepared a brown version suited for everyday wear. This move shows that Samsung does not want to position the glasses solely as a tech gadget, but also as a fashion accessory that users won't be embarrassed to wear in public.
Samsung has not yet revealed the price or release date for the new AI glasses. The market for smart glasses with AI integration is becoming increasingly competitive, and Samsung's entry into this segment with strong partners like Google and Qualcomm could significantly impact the development of wearable AI devices in the coming years. Specific details about availability and pricing are expected in the coming weeks or months.
