So here’s the thing – Google just kinda threw it out there that they’re teaming up with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to whip up these new Android XR smartglasses. No clue why it struck me as funny, but it’s like Google just woke up and thought, “Hey, why not?” It’s got this vibe of, “Sure, let’s join the smartglasses party since Meta’s already hanging with EssilorLuxottica and flaunting their Ray-Ban gadgets.”
Honestly, as of now, no one’s really rolling out any Android XR glasses you can buy off the shelf. But Google’s making a ruckus about it, especially with their fancy-shmancy Gemini AI on board. Some of these things are gonna have screens built-in. Like, totally sci-fi.
Warby Parker, if you don’t know already, is this American brand, since way back in 2010. I just love their vibe of ‘glasses aren’t just for looking intelligent; they’re for everyone who might wanna see where they’re going.’ Gentle Monster, a South Korean brand, kinda hits the same note, but with its own flair.
Pffft. But let’s be real, these two are like small fries next to the behemoth that is EssilorLuxottica. That’s the crew behind those Ray-Ban and Oakley frames everyone seems to drool over. And their Meta pals? Popping out Ray-Ban smartglasses like it’s a stroll in the park. I mean, who doesn’t want to look cool while pretending they’re not recording everyone?
Here’s Google, trying to buddy up with these brand gurus. They really want their new stuff to be hip and trendy. Remember Google Glass from 2012? That whole contraption that made us look like robots stuck in frames. So awkward, yet back then, it felt like we were a step into the future – turns out, it was just a funny detour.
No word yet on when these Android XR doohickeys will hit the market or what they’ll burn your wallet for, but Google kinda mumbled about developers being able to tinker with them by year’s end. Keep your spectacles peeled. Or, wait, what was I sayin’? Right – keep an eye out for more chaos in the world of smart tech.
