Samsung is working on XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster<p>As part of its <a data-i13n="cpos:1;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/google-and-samsungs-first-android-xr-headset-is-the-1800-galaxy-xr-020004449.html">Galaxy XR headset[/url] presentation, Samsung also briefly teased another wearable product. It's working in collaboration with two eyewear companies, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, on <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="
https://news.samsung.com/global/introducing-galaxy-xr-opening-new-worlds#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20its,play%20into%20daily%20life.">AI-powered smart glasses[/url] to go up against Meta's Ray-Ban models, Samsung's head of customer experience Jay Kim <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="
https://youtu.be/ITXJquX9FqM?t=6714">announced[/url] at the end of the livestream. </p>
<p>"We're also really excited about the AI glasses that we're currently building together with Google," Kim said. "We're working with two of the most forward-thinking brands in eyewear, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, to introduce new devices that fit into your lifestyle."</p>
<span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><p>Samsung will focus on two different markets with those brands, though both will include "cutting-edge" AI features co-developed with Google. With Gentle Monster, it's developing "fashion-forward" glasses that will likely be aimed at the higher end of the market. The Warby Parker collaboration, meanwhile, will yield eyewear designed for general consumers, probably at a lower price point. </p>
<p>Samsung only said that the AI glasses will bring "style, comfort and practicality" to everyday life via Android's XR ecosystem. As we <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/ar-vr/google-xr-glasses-hands-on-lightweight-but-with-a-limited-field-of-view-213940554.html">saw in May[/url] with Google's prototype XR smart glasses, it will likely employ a Gemini-powered display that will show notifications and small snippets of info from your apps, like the music you're listening to or turn-by-turn GPS directions. It should also have a built-in camera, of course, along with speakers and a microphone. </p>
<p>Design and appearance will also be key, but Samsung has yet to show any images of the upcoming smart glasses and didn't reveal a release date. However, it will have a tough climb against Meta's lineup given the Ray-Ban branding and that company's head start on the technology. Last week, Meta introduced its <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="
https://www.engadget.com/wearables/meta-ray-ban-display-review-chunky-frames-with-impressive-abilities-193127070.html">Ray-Ban Display model[/url] that includes a screen for a true extended reality experience. </p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at
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Samsung is working on XR smart glasses with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster
