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Warby Parker bets on Google AI glasses for growth, but privacy fears still loom

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It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. I tried Warby Parker's new smart glasses, built with Google and Samsung. Covered by 8 outlets: 4 lean left, 3 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Your Pixel Watch or Galaxy Watch Can Control Samsung and Google’s New Smart Glasses

    Gesture controls will allow existing wearable owners to manipulate the company's 'intelligent eyewear' without touching them or using their voice.

  2. Reuters Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Warby Parker bets on Google AI glasses for growth, but privacy fears still loom - Reuters

    Warby Parker bets on Google AI glasses for growth, but privacy fears still loom Reuters

  3. The Seattle Times Not rated US
    Google and Samsung to release AI smart glasses in December

    Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Samsung Electronics Co. opened preorders and detailed the full line of smart glasses that the companies will soon release.

  4. Digitaltrends Center Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Google’s new Gemini-powered smart glasses let you get AI help without pulling out your phone

    Google’s Gemini-powered glasses from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker are up for pre-order. Here’s what they can do and how much they cost.

  5. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Samsung and Google’s Smart Glasses Are Meta’s First Real Competition

    We got to test Samsung's and Google's first pair of smart glasses, and they're as polished as you'd expect.

  6. Techinsider No political lean US
    Warby Parker's rival to Meta glasses is here. I got an early look.

    I tried Warby Parker's new smart glasses, built with Google and Samsung. Aside from the AI under the hood, they aren't too different from Meta's.

  7. CNET Center Factuality: High US
    You Can Get Google’s New Smart Glasses Next Month. I’ve Tried Them Out

    Warby Parker and Gentle Monster’s Google and Samsung-created smart glasses have cameras like Meta’s, but these have some subtle differences when it comes to AI.

  8. WIRED Leans left Factuality: High US
    Here’s How Google Says It’s Making Its Smart Glasses More Private

    Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.

  9. WIRED Leans left Factuality: High US
    Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here

    The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.

  10. Engadget Center Factuality: High US
    Google really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy

    Yes, it's a bit attention-seeking, but some of these policies are genuinely good.

  11. The Verge Leans left Factuality: High US
    I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

    It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence. Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the "pervert glasses" moniker. Smart glasses have never been more...

Video coverage

Engadget Google Intelligent Eyewear hands-on: Gemini, a camera and speakers on your face
The Verge Google's AI glasses take privacy more seriously
CNN First look at Google's new smart glasses

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