Warby Parker says preorders for its first Intelligent Eyewear collection of Android XR smart glasses will open on November 12, 2026. The collection is being developed in partnership with Samsung and Google.
Co-founder and co-CEO Dave Gilboa announced the schedule in Warby Parker’s November 5 financial results. He said the company expects to deliver customer orders during the holiday season, without giving an exact shipping date in that announcement.
Gentle Monster separately lists November 12 as the preorder date for its Intelligent Eyewear on its US website. It has shown two frame designs and says its debut collection will include additional styles.
Warby Parker’s November 5 statement did not include pricing for its collection or a country-by-country launch schedule.
Google outlines Gemini features
Google previewed the partnership’s audio glasses at its I/O event on May 19, 2026. The company described audio models that deliver spoken assistance and a separate category of display glasses that show information, with audio glasses scheduled to arrive first.
In that preview, Google described several Gemini functions for the audio glasses:
- Spoken answers to questions about what the wearer sees.
- Turn-by-turn directions and translations of speech or written text.
- Hands-free photo and video capture.
Google said users could access the assistant by saying “Hey Google” or tapping the side of the frame. It also described support for handling calls and texts through the glasses, which it said would pair with Android and iOS phones.
Google also described Gemini handling tasks through connected phone apps, such as preparing a coffee order while the phone remains in a pocket. The company said the wearer would still need to confirm the order.
Gentle Monster’s product information says compatibility, availability and age restrictions vary. It also notes that some features require setup or a subscription.
