Samsung is preparing to launch its first AI-powered smart glasses, officially named Intelligent Eyewear, with pre-orders scheduled to begin on November 12. The wearable, developed in collaboration with Google, Warby Parker, and Gentle Monster, is expected to reach customers in the United States and South Korea during a mid-December release window.
Warby Parker reveals November 12 pre-order date
While Samsung has not yet provided an official timeline, details emerged during Warby Parker’s third-quarter earnings call on November 5. Dave Gilboa, Warby Parker’s co-founder and co-CEO, confirmed that the company will start accepting pre-orders for its first Intelligent Eyewear collection on November 12. Engadget reports that Gilboa expects to deliver customer orders during the holiday season.
“One week from today, on November 12, we’ll begin accepting pre-orders for our first Intelligent Eyewear collection and look forward to delivering customer orders during the holiday season,” Gilboa said, adding, We can’t wait for customers to experience these remarkable products firsthand.
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The announcement aligns with reports from Chosun, which cited electronics industry
sources claiming the devices would go on sale in mid-December. Gsmarena noted that the pre-order news came via Warby Parker rather than directly from Samsung or Google. For those wishing to try the device before purchasing, Warby Parker will offer demos in 65 of its U.S. stores starting next week, eventually expanding to more than 360 locations the following week.
Intelligent Eyewear integrates with Android XR and Gemini AI
The Intelligent Eyewear line will run on Google’s Android XR platform and feature deep integration with the Gemini AI assistant. Unlike the Samsung Galaxy XR headset, which launched in 2025 for mixed reality experiences, these glasses are designed as an audio-focused wearable. Android Authority reports that the models will feature frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, but Samsung models with integrated displays are not expected in this initial launch. The company previously showed two models at Google I/O in May and two more at Galaxy Unpacked in London, totaling four models.
Hardware specifications for the device include:
- Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset
- Built-in cameras, including a 12MP front-facing camera
- Microphones and stereo speakers
- Up to nine hours of battery life on a single charge
- A charging case providing up to seven additional full charges
The device is designed to work in tandem with Galaxy phones rather than replacing them. Users can use the glasses for voice-assisted directions, real-time language translation, and smart note-taking, such as photographing documents or meetings to automatically organize material in a Galaxy smartphone's notes app. Control is managed through voice commands or touch-sensitive areas on the sides of the frames.
To address privacy concerns, Samsung is implementing measures such as lighting up an LED while recording and refusing to film if the device detects the LED has been covered, according to Android Authority.
Initial rollout targets United States and South Korea
The initial rollout of Intelligent Eyewear will be limited to the United States and South Korea. t2online reports that other markets, including Europe, China, and Japan, are excluded from this first phase, with some reports suggesting a wider rollout could occur in 2027. This phased approach follows a similar strategy used for the Galaxy XR headset, which first launched in Korea and the U.S. in October before reaching the UK in July.
While Samsung has not set a final retail price, the company previously suggested the glasses would be offered at a reasonable price
for a product in the premium range,
as reported by 9to5Google. For comparison, Meta’s most premium offering, the Oakley Meta Vanguard, retails for $499, while Meta’s latest smart glasses are mentioned in reports regarding Samsung’s potential pricing. Samsung intends for the wearable to function as an extension of the experience centered on the smartphone, rather than being a post-smartphone device,
according to 9to5Google.
Regulators monitor privacy and camera use in public spaces
Samsung enters the market as social and regulatory policies regarding wearable cameras change. In Europe, regulators have taken significant action, including a citywide ban in Hamburg, Germany, and a national ban currently under consideration in Norway, specifically targeting use in public spaces. In the United States, lawmakers have focused on sensitive locations like schools and courtrooms. Recently, U.S. senators have requested information from Meta regarding privacy practices and the use of user data to train AI, following reports of contractors viewing sensitive video content.