I tried Google’s new smart glasses — and a 5-minute conversation changed my mind about intelligent eyewear
In testing Google’s new smart glasses, stylish designer frames and seamless live translation outshine the camera by making the technology practically disappear during real-world conversation.
After trying Google's new smart glasses, I was discussing food with a woman I'd never met before in Shenzhen. She spoke Mandarin, while I spoke English, and we were having a natural conversation about her hometown, traditional dishes, and New York eateries. This seamless interaction, a demonstration of Google's new intelligent eyewear, felt remarkably natural.
After just a few exchanges, both the language barrier and the hardware assisting in the translation felt nearly invisible. This promising start for a product that needs to convince people to wear a camera and AI assistant on their face, highlights Google's bet on combining Gemini's ability to understand visual content, connections to existing apps, and stylish glass options from Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
While the glasses look good, raising privacy concerns, Google's safeguards and integration with existing services may provide a more compelling reason for people to wear them.
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