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Google takes a page out of Meta's book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026
Google is calling the new devices "audio glasses," in that users will be able to issue verbal commands to them and get things done via its ecosystem of apps and services, including Gemini.
TL;DR
- Google is launching new AI-powered audio glasses.
- The glasses are a collaboration with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung.
- They will pair with Android and iOS devices and are available later this year.
- Users can issue verbal commands to the glasses to perform tasks via Google's services, including Gemini.
- This is Google's return to the smart glasses market after the initial Google Glass launch.