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Google Shows Off New Smart Glasses

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Today, 4:30 PM by Rich Brome @rbrome.bsky.social

Google has revealed more details of its forthcoming Android XR smart-glasses platform, including a sneak peak at two of the designs that will launch this fall. The first Android XR glasses will be an "audio" type that does not include any kind of display. Later, Google plans to launch a "display" type that does. All of them will act as an extension of your smartphone (iOS or Android), performing similarly to Bluetooth earbuds but with a camera. This lets you access the Gemini assistant hands-free, with both voice and visual input to answer questions and perform common tasks. Google has partnered with Samsung and Qualcomm for the technology, as well as Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for the designs. Google provided a number of examples for how they might be useful: You can ask Gemini about anything you see, such as learning the name of that cloud formation or quickly decoding a confusing parking sign. It can also do real-time language translation of someone speaking to you, or of text in front of you. It can give you turn-by-turn directions, knowing which way you're facing. You can manage calls and messages, or summarize missed messages. You can also snap photos and videos, and even mix in AI. For example, you can ask it to "take a picture and put everyone in funny hats". It can also access third-party apps such as getting an Uber. Gemini can be summoned by saying "Hey Google" or just tapping the side of the frame. Google did not detail any specific privacy features related to the camera. Specific launch timing and pricing was also not revealed.

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