I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition
New smart glasses from Samsung, powered by Google's Gemini AI, are challenging Meta's dominance in the wearable market. The glasses feature advanced real-time translation and privacy-focused facial redaction, outperforming existing competitors in testing.
Why it matters
The entry of major players like Samsung and Google into the smart glasses space signals a shift toward more sophisticated, AI-integrated wearable technology.
It’s a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses.
These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence. Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the “pervert glasses” moniker. Smart glasses have never been more unpopular.
But in the past week, I’ve been demoing some new smart glasses from Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster. Some are retro chic frames. Others have the same Y2K vibe as the Matrix films. All were made by Samsung and have Google’s Gemini built in via Android XR, Google’s platform for smart glasses and mixed-reality headsets.
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