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Samsung Android XR Smart Glasses Launch
Samsung's Android XR smart glasses launch in December with preorders starting November 12.
In brief
Samsung's Android XR smart glasses launch in December with preorders starting November 12. Samsung's Android XR smart glasses, made with Google and fashion brands, will launch in December 2026 with preorders opening November 12. Originally reported by PCMAG.
Samsung Android XR Smart Glasses
Samsung's upcoming Android XR Glasses, made in partnership with Google alongside fashion houses Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, have been teased throughout the year, and the company is going to squeeze into the 2026 release…
Preorders Start November 12
Warby Parker now says preorders will open on Nov. 12, though the company has yet to clarify which US stores will offer demos.
Production Timeline
Dave Gilboa, co-founder and co-CEO of Warby Parker, said during an earnings call this week: 'We are anticipating a pretty robust preorder period before then, and then for production and sales to scale meaningfully in…
“We are anticipating a pretty robust preorder period before then, and then for production and sales to scale meaningfully in 2027”
Demos in US Stores
Warby Parker plans to offer demos of the glasses in 65 of its US stores, though it has yet to clarify which locations.
Hands-On Testing
PCMag got some hands-on time with a pair of 'in-progress' Warby Parker smart glasses at Google I/O earlier this year, with most of the demo being audio-only.
Privacy Concerns
Criticism of smart glasses has increased with growing reports of privacy invasions, leading some to nickname the tech 'pervert glasses'.
“pervert glasses”
The big picture
Samsung's Android XR smart glasses, made with Google and fashion brands, will launch in December 2026 with preorders opening November 12.
