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I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 2 sources•1 min read•Updated November 12, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
Key points
  • But in the past week, I've been demoing some new smart glasses from Samsung, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster.
  • Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the "pervert glasses" moniker.
  • It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses.

These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence.

All were made by Samsung and have Google's Gemini built in via Android XR, Google's platform for smart glasses and mixed-reality headsets.

Additional details
  • The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.
  • The AI demos are better than I expe … Read the full story at The Verge.
  • Others have the same Y2K vibe as the Matrix films.

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The VergeNovember 12, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC → WiredNovember 12, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC → WiredNovember 12, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC →

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