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Google takes a page out of Meta's book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026.

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Warby Parker is developing AI-powered smart glasses.

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Google takes a page out of Meta's book, announces new audio-powered smart glasses at IO 2026. May 20, 2026 Google announced a new partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to create AI-powered smart glasses that respond to voice commands through the Gemini assistant. These "audio glasses" will sync with Android and iOS devices and allow users to perform tasks like ordering coffee simply by speaking to their eyewear. For optometrists, this represents another step toward mainstream adoption of smart eyewear technology that could eventually integrate health monitoring capabilities or assist with patient care workflows. The collaboration with established eyewear brands suggests these devices may look more like traditional prescription glasses, potentially making smart eyewear more appealing to patients who need vision correction and are interested in wearable technology integration.

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May 20, 2026
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