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Google and Samsung release smart glasses starting at $395

Outlets report that Google and Samsung have launched new smart glasses in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker starting at $395.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Nov 12, 2026 · 3 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Google and Samsung partnered with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to release smart glasses.13
  • Pricing for the new smart glasses begins at $395.13

Google and Samsung have launched a new line of smart glasses.13

The devices were developed in partnership with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster.13

Pricing for the new smart glasses begins at $395.13

Where sources agree

  • Google and Samsung released smart glasses2 of 3
  • Warby Parker and Gentle Monster designed frames2 of 3
  • Glasses pricing starts at $3952 of 3

Who covered this

3 National

Sources

  1. 1Ars TechnicaGoogle pushes privacy angle as Gemini-powered smartglasses debut starting at $395 ↗
  2. 2The VergeI tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition ↗
  3. 3WiredGoogle and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here ↗

Based on reporting from these reputable newsrooms and reviewed by Orbit’s editors. A fact appears only when at least two sources report it. Orbit is not affiliated with these publishers.

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