Google opens pre-orders for Gemini glasses outside Europe
The smart glasses work with Gemini, have a camera and will initially be available only in the United States and South Korea.
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Google and Samsung have begun pre-orders for smart glasses with Gemini. The models cost from $395 and will be delivered from 10 December, but will initially not be available in Europe.
According to The Next Web, the glasses were developed by Google and Samsung together with eyewear brands Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The Next Web reports that nine models will be available. According to The Next Web, prices range from $395 to $489, depending on the brand and model.
The glasses have a 12-megapixel camera and open-ear speakers, with a battery life of up to nine hours, according to Google. Google says users can address Gemini with the wake phrase ‘Hey Gemini’ and, among other things, ask questions about what they see, request directions, carry out translations and add appointments to their calendar.
The initial sale is geographically limited. According to The Next Web, Warby Parker’s models have been announced only for the United States. Gentle Monster’s models will also be available in South Korea. Google lists compatibility on its product page with recent iPhones, Pixel phones and Samsung Galaxy devices, but that does not mean the glasses will also be sold in Europe.
Google emphasises privacy features. According to the company, recording is indicated by indicator lights and a sound signal. The camera stops when the outer light is covered. Google also says that bystanders’ faces are blurred before Gemini processes an image and that users must ask permission before filming others.
The glasses are part of a market in which Meta is already selling smart glasses. This makes the competition not only a battle over hardware, but also over how much access AI gains to a user’s surroundings. Google’s product information describes features and security measures, but says nothing yet about a European sales date or how European regulators will assess the product.
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- confirmed Pre-orders began on 12 November 2026. — The Next Web dates the start of pre-orders to 12 November 2026. source
- confirmed The glasses cost from $395 and will be delivered from 10 December. — The Next Web gives both details. source
- confirmed The glasses require a Bluetooth connection to a phone for Gemini functions. — Google states this on the product page. source
- confirmed The glasses are initially not available in Europe. — The announced sales countries are the United States and South Korea; no European sale is mentioned. source
Editor's note
The pre-orders, prices, countries and technical specifications were checked with Google and The Next Web. There is no European launch date; therefore, the article only says that the glasses will initially not be sold in Europe.Sources
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