Google unveils Gemini-powered smart glasses that can edit photos
Google has announced two AI-powered smart glasses, the Audio-Only and AR Display models, that are slated to launch in 2026.
Both run on Android XR with Gemini AI built in. The Audio-Only version lets you ask questions, snap photos, and get answers hands-free (no screen needed).
The AR Display model adds visuals right in your lenses for things like directions, live translation subtitles, and notifications.
'Nano Banana' can remix images
The headline feature is Nano Banana, an image generator demonstrated alongside Gemini to produce edited photos from the glasses' camera.
In a demo, people were photographed in a room and then seamlessly placed into an image of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia after issuing an edit command to Gemini.
It demonstrates photorealistic image remixing in a recorded demo, a first for any smart glasses.
Need to be paired with your phone to work fully
Both versions need to be paired with your phone to work fully.
Google teamed up with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung to keep them lightweight and comfy.
Compared to Meta Ray-Bans (which offer audio assistance and photo restyling features), these are a big step forward if you're into wearable tech that actually does something new.