[DiaryPoint=Reporter Eom Ju-yong] Samsung Electronics and Google’s AI glasses, called “Intelligent Eyewear,” will open for preorder in the U.S. on November 12. A Korea launch is expected in December. The glasses connect to a smartphone and use Gemini voice assistance and camera features.
Warby Parker, a partner on the project, announced the U.S. preorder date during its third-quarter earnings call on November 5. Co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa said, “We’ll begin accepting preorders for our first collection of Intelligent Eyewear on November 12, and expect to deliver the product to customers during the holiday season.”
The December Korea launch outlook appeared in a November 9 report. Samsung and Google first showed a design for Android XR-based glasses at Google I/O in May, then introduced a product developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker at Galaxy Unpacked in July. The U.S. preorder date and the projected Korea launch come from different sources and are based on separate announcements.
Gemini through a camera and speakers, with no display
The glasses are designed to be used while connected to a smartphone. Samsung has demonstrated using Gemini through the glasses when paired with a phone.
When it revealed the product in July, Samsung Newsroom said a range of frame and lens options would be available. U.S. shoppers preparing to preorder can check the price and options when Warby Parker unveils the collection on November 12. Korea’s sales schedule and pricing still await a separate announcement, apart from the reported December launch outlook.