Google Pushes Privacy as Gemini Smartglasses Debut From $395

At a glance

Google, with Samsung and eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, has opened preorders for smartglasses powered by Gemini, Google's AI. They start at $395 and have no screen, so you talk to the AI by voice or through the camera.

Key points

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   Warby Parker models start at $395 and Gentle Monster models at $449, with Warby Parker selling only in the US.

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   Gentle Monster glasses will be sold in both the US and South Korea.

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   The glasses have no screen; you wake the AI by saying "Hey Gemini" or tapping the frame.

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   The front camera is 12 MP, and Google says it has added limits to prevent misuse.

Why it matters

Smartglasses have struggled to win acceptance because of discomfort and privacy worries. This launch matters because Google is making privacy a central selling point.

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