Google and Samsung Team Up for Screenless AI Audio Glasses
Because everyone missed the 2013 Glass creepiness, Google is trying again. This time, they stripped the screen and teamed up with Samsung to put Gemini's voice directly into people's heads.
At the latest Google I/O event, the search giant announced partnerships with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to design the hardware. Instead of making users look like cyborgs from a budget sci-fi movie, these frames aim to look like normal fashion accessories while packing a single camera, an LED indicator, and a microphone.
The main gimmick is that these glasses have no screens, relying entirely on voice commands and audio feedback. Operating on the new Android XR platform, they act as a smartphone companion for both Android and iOS devices. Users can talk to Gemini to trigger calendar events, get navigation, read quick notifications, or even order food.
The built-in camera acts as Google’s eyes, allowing the AI to translate physical signs in real time or take photos and videos. Production is a collaborative effort with Samsung, with the final product scheduled to hit shelves later this year.
It seems tech giants are desperately trying to make smart glasses happen, hoping humanity will finally accept having a camera-equipped corporate earworm permanently strapped to their faces. The race to replace the smartphone screen with pure audio vibes is officially on, even if it means talking to oneself in public like a madman.
Source: TechCrunch
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