Google is re-entering the smart glasses market with new AI-powered Android XR devices, scheduled for a 2026 launch.Building on lessons learned from Google Glass, the company aims to reduce smartphone reliance through hands-free AI interactions.Partnering with
Gentle Monster,
Samsung, and
Warby Parker,
Google is developing audio-only glasses for interacting with its
Gemini AI assistant, as well as display glasses for navigation and translation.