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Samsung and Google Smart Glasses Available for Pre-Order in US and South Korea

Samsung and Google released smart glasses designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for pre-order on Thursday ahead of a December 10 release date, 20minutos reported. The collaboration brings two distinct collections to the market in the United…

Samsung and Google Smart Glasses Available for Pre-Order in US and South Korea

Samsung and Google released smart glasses designed with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for pre-order on Thursday ahead of a December 10 release date, 20minutos reported.

The collaboration brings two distinct collections to the market in the United States and South Korea, though buyers in Spain must wait for regional expansion.

The Warby Parker collection starts at 395 dollars in the United States across three frames named Alden, Reid, and Wren, with prescription and sun lens options.

Gentle Monster frames start at 449 dollars and launch in both the United States and South Korea. Setup requires a compatible U.S. or South Korean Google account and users must be at least 18 years old.

The lightweight frames weigh approximately 41 grams and run on Android XR without a visual display on the lenses. Built-in open-air speakers, microphones, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera connect to compatible Pixel, Samsung, and select iPhone devices. Users can speak directly to Gemini to ask questions about their surroundings, capture photos, or handle phone calls. A single charge delivers up to nine hours of battery life, while the included charging case holds up to seven additional recharges.

Google designed the software to blur surrounding faces before Gemini processes captured images. The company confirmed that query images remain out of the Gemini history and are not used for AI training or ad personalization. An external LED indicator activates during photo and video capture to alert nearby individuals, and the recording stops automatically if the light is covered or deactivated.

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The initial distribution is limited to the United States and South Korea, leaving out regions like Spain until a broader rollout occurs.

The frames feature open-air speakers, microphones, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, weighing about 41 grams without a lens display.

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An external LED lights up whenever the camera captures photos or video, and recording stops if the indicator light is covered or disabled.

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