Google pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395
Not only is propping a computer up on your nose an uncomfortable proposition, but the privacy aspect has been vexing people since the Google Glass days.
Key points
- Gentle Monster has gone a bit further with six styles, but Google hasn't told us any names for those yet.
- Samsung is providing the computing hardware that fits inside them, and Google has the software covered.
- These devices are a collaboration between Google, Samsung, and the aforementioned eyewear designers.
Now, Google is ready to take another swing at " intelligent eyewear " for the Gemini era after previewing its plans a couple of times.
They are available with both standard optical and sun lenses in Pine, Saddle, and Jet Black colors at $395 and higher.
Additional details
- Warby Parker has designed three frames for Google eyewear, called Alden, Reid, and Wren (see above).
- Smartglasses have always faced an uphill road to acceptance.
- Gentle Monster and Warby Parker have each designed a few different frames, with options for transparent and tinted lenses.
- They come in dark red, pink, gray, and yellow colors and are available with clear, tinted, blue, or brown lenses.
- The Gentle Monster styles start a little higher at $449, and they will be available in the US and South Korea.
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