Samsung Unveils AI Glasses with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker... Launching Dec. 10

by Lee Myeonghwan

Published 12 Nov.2026 23:00(KST)

"Intelligent Eyewear" lineup unveiled
Powered by Gemini... Users can ask about their surroundings
Equipped with a 12-megapixel camera and stereo speakers
LED indicator and speakers alert wearers when recording... Camera shuts off if LED is blocked
Gentle Monster models launching in South Korea... KRW 650,000-700,000

Samsung Electronics' first artificial intelligence (AI) glasses have been unveiled. Developed in collaboration with global eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, the products will debut in South Korea and the United States on December 10.

On November 12 (local time), Samsung Electronics unveiled the full lineup of its "intelligent eyewear" in New York. The products feature Gemini through a collaboration with Google. A total of 30 styles were unveiled: 16 from Gentle Monster and 14 from Warby Parker, including four styles previously revealed at Google I/O in May and Galaxy Unpacked in July.

Gentle Monster and Warby Parker have put together a 30-style intelligent eyewear lineup that reflects each brand's design identity. The Gentle Monster collection comprises 16 styles across six designs, with frame colors including black, gray, and dark red. The Warby Parker collection comprises 14 styles across three designs, in Pine, Saddle, and Jet Black. Users can choose the eyewear design, frame color, and lens color to suit their preferences.

Gentle Monster intelligent eyewear. Samsung Electronics.

Powered by Google Gemini, with a 12-megapixel camera and stereo speakers

Gentle Monster's full lineup of intelligent eyewear. Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics has reduced the device's weight to about 41 grams. It was designed for comfort during extended wear, with consideration given to its weight, structural balance, and the characteristics of each design.

With Gemini built into the intelligent eyewear, users can ask questions and have conversations about objects in their field of view or their surroundings. They can use it to find information about an unfamiliar building or ask about an object they have encountered for the first time.

The eyewear can also help improve work efficiency. During a meeting, users can take a photo of notes written on a whiteboard and ask Gemini to summarize them; the results can then be saved directly to Samsung Notes on a Galaxy phone. Users can also translate restaurant menus in unfamiliar languages or get directions through a map app.

Users can receive spoken summaries of important notifications tailored to the situation without taking out their smartphones, and reply to messages by voice while on the move or doing other tasks.

The intelligent eyewear is used in conjunction with Galaxy smartphones and features a "split computing" architecture that shares some processing tasks with the connected phone.

A 12-megapixel high dynamic range (HDR) camera on the left side of the frame provides visual information to AI and supports high-resolution photo and video capture. Two open-ear speakers, one on each temple, let users make calls, listen to media, and use AI responses while still hearing sounds around them. The eyewear is also equipped with four microphones to recognize users' voice commands.

It is powered by the first-generation Snapdragon AR1 platform as its application processor (AP). The battery lasts up to 9 hours on a single charge and up to 72 hours with the charging case.

Privacy comes first: Camera disabled if LED is blocked

Warby Parker's Full Lineup of Intelligent Eyewear. Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics designed the product so users can tell whether the camera is operating. An external LED indicator lights up when photos or videos are being taken. An internal indicator light and an alert sound also notify the wearer that recording is in progress, helping prevent unintended recording. If the external LED is blocked or does not work properly, the camera is disabled. The eyewear also has a wear-detection feature that automatically turns off the camera when it is removed.

The speakers are designed to reduce sound leakage and protect privacy, including the contents of phone calls, while still allowing users to hear surrounding sounds. During Gemini Live conversations, the system blocks the voices of people other than the wearer, taking the privacy of those nearby into account.

Users can control everything from app permissions to how Gemini activity data is stored and used. Visual data collected by Gemini is not used for AI training or advertising. When Gemini searches the surrounding environment, on-device processing ensures that it cannot identify the faces of people nearby.

In addition, to encourage responsible use, the product is available only to people aged 18 and older. Users must verify their age when activating the device and downloading the app.

The intelligent eyewear will launch in South Korea and the United States on December 10. The full Gentle Monster and Warby Parker lineups will be available in the United States, while only the Gentle Monster collection will launch in South Korea. Gentle Monster and Warby Parker will begin presales through their official online channels on November 12.

Starting December 10, consumers in South Korea can try the products at Gentle Monster stores nationwide and at Samsung Electronics stores in South Korea, including Samsung Gangnam and Samsung Store Hongdae. The products will be available for purchase at Gentle Monster stores.

Launch prices vary by brand and model. In South Korea, Gentle Monster products will be priced from 650,000 to 700,000 won, depending on the model, including value-added tax.