At its recent developer conference, Google announced its first pair of artificial intelligence smart glasses will hit the market this fall. The new device brings helpful features right to your face without needing a digital screen. The company is teaming up with popular eyewear brands to make sure the frames look like regular glasses. Most importantly, these high-tech frames will work with both Android phones and Apple devices.
The new glasses use audio and cameras without any screens
The upcoming eyewear runs on a platform called Android XR. The frames contain small cameras, speakers, and microphones to understand the world around you. This first model does not include a digital display inside the lenses. Instead, it relies on spoken audio and a built-in AI assistant to give you information.
The tech brand worked directly with Samsung on the internal hardware. It also partnered with fashion brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker for the outer design. The goal is to build frames that people actually want to wear all day without looking out of place. A future version with visual displays is in the works, but it will not launch this year.
The built-in assistant handles navigation and real-time translation
Users can trigger the smart features by tapping the side of the frame or simply saying a wake phrase. Once active, the system can identify objects in front of you, read confusing street signs, or give walking directions based on exactly where you are standing. It can even translate spoken language and printed text in real time.
The glasses also let you snap pictures or record videos with just your voice. You can edit those images using a new tool called Nano Banana, which easily removes unwanted background objects. The assistant can complete complex tasks, like setting up a food delivery order while you walk, requiring just a quick final approval from your connected phone.
Because the glasses work with iPhones out of the box, the search giant can reach a much wider audience. These new audio frames offer a practical way to interact with the world without constantly staring at a phone screen.
