Okay, so here’s this quirky little tidbit I stumbled upon today: Google’s chatting it up with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Yup, they’re teaming up to birth the first Android XR smart glasses. Sounds kind of familiar, right? Meta already cozied up with EssilorLuxottica for those Ray-Ban peepers. But wait—what’s that about copying? Who knows.
Anyway, Google didn’t spill the beans entirely—no new glasses on the shelf just yet. But they’re scheming, for sure. And here’s the kicker: these things are gonna pack Google’s Gemini AI. Some might even have tiny screens for, well, your eyes to see tech-y stuff right in front of you. (Isn’t that wild?)
So, Warby Parker and Gentle Monster—fun fact—have these backstories. Warby Parker is this American brand, crashed into existence in 2010, and it’s all about selling specs directly to folks, slashing prices like ninjas. Gentle Monster popped up a year later in South Korea. Sameish vibe.
Then there’s the big guy: EssilorLuxottica! They, with Meta, have been flaunting Ray-Ban smartglasses like there’s no tomorrow. Classic looks but with a sprinkle of futuristic spice? Count me in.
Google’s trying the same game but with its own flair. It’s like revisiting an old song with some modern beats. Throwback to 2012 when Google Glass first hit the scene. Remember those? Super cool, but kind of awkward at parties. They had, uh, “unique” optics that folks just didn’t dig.
And here we are. Still no official launch date for Google’s new gizmos. Price tag? The company’s lips are sealed. But—oh, yeah—developers are getting their hands on the tech later this year. Exciting times ahead, I suppose.
