Samsung updates its app to support its smart glasses ahead of pre-orders
Samsung Electronics has updated the Galaxy Wearable app to support its upcoming first smart glasses just two days before pre-orders open on Thursday, November 12. At the same time, Warby Parker has begun booking demo sessions at its US stores for the Android XR-powered glasses, developed in partnership with Google and Gentle Monster.
Samsung to launch smart glasses in mid-December
Korean industry reports state that Samsung Electronics will begin selling its first AI-powered smart glasses under the name Intelligent Eyewear in mid-December, starting with the South Korean and US markets. The new glasses operate without a display screen via the Android XR system and the Gemini model to challenge Meta’s market dominance.
Xreal launches its brightest augmented reality glasses yet
On October 15, 2026, Xreal released its new “1 Pro Plus” augmented reality glasses featuring double the brightness at up to 1,200 nits and AI-powered High Dynamic Range technology. The company maintained its $599 launch price while redesigning the nose pad to enhance comfort and stability.
Leak reveals Samsung smart glasses weighing 41 grams
A comprehensive technical leak has revealed the images and full specifications of Samsung’s first smart glasses, which will arrive with a light weight of just 41 grams with standard lenses. The glasses run on Android XR and the Gemini assistant, and will be available in 25 designs in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker ahead of a November launch.