Samsung Sets December Smart Glasses Launch

Samsung Electronics will release its first full lineup of intelligent eyewear in the United States and South Korea on Dec. 10, with pre-orders starting Nov. 12. Developed with Google and featuring Gemini, the glasses are designed to provide hands-free assistance, translation, navigation and communication features.

The collection includes 30 designs created with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The lightweight frames weigh about 41 grams, though the exact weight varies by model and configuration. In the United States, Warby Parker models will start at $395, while Gentle Monster models will range from $449 to $489.

The eyewear includes a 12-megapixel HDR camera, open-ear speakers, four microphones and the Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Platform. Samsung says the glasses can provide up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge and up to 72 hours when used with a fully charged case. Features include asking Gemini questions about visible surroundings, summarizing captured information, translating text and receiving turn-by-turn directions through Google Maps.

Samsung said the devices include privacy and safety measures such as external recording indicators, safeguards against camera use when the indicator is covered, user-controlled permissions and automatic redaction of bystanders’ faces in certain Gemini interactions. The products are intended for users aged 18 and older. Gentle Monster and Warby Parker will sell the glasses through selected retail and online channels, with demonstrations available at some Samsung locations.