Google has officially stepped into the smart glasses arena with a bold new vision: AI-powered eyewear that blends everyday style with the superpowers of its Gemini assistant.At the recent Google I/O Developers Conference, the company revealed its Android XR lineup — a suite of extended reality devices that includes sleek AI headsets and augmented reality glasses. Among them is a cutting-edge pair of smart glasses powered by Google Gemini, designed to deliver information, assistance, and immersive experiences straight to your field of view.
“Unlike Clark Kent, you can have superpowers when you put your glasses on,” said Shahram Izadi, Google’s VP of Android XR, during the keynote. His statement reflects the company’s ambition to merge digital and physical worlds through a seamless wearable interface.
These glasses are not only built for comfort and all-day use but also come packed with advanced features. They include a built-in camera, microphone, speakers, and the Gemini assistant, all integrated into a lightweight design. Users can see real-time information projected onto the lenses — from spatial directions and live translations to personal reminders and even videos — acting like a personal teleprompter that moves with your line of sight.
What truly sets these glasses apart is their contextual awareness. Because Gemini can see and hear what you do through the glasses, it can respond more intelligently — whether it’s translating conversations in real time, navigating a city in 3D, or helping you respond to messages without ever touching your phone. The smart specs also include a capture button for snapping photos of exactly what you’re seeing.
Google announced that it is collaborating with eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to design consumer-friendly frames that match function with fashion. While a release date hasn’t been confirmed, Google says more updates are on the way soon.
For now, one thing’s clear: the age of intelligent eyewear has officially begun, and Google’s version is looking to change how we see — and interact with — the world.