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.
Warby Parker has entered the smart glasses market with its "Intelligent Eyewear" collection, a partnership with Google and Samsung. These glasses, equipped with Google's Gemini AI, can film, translate, and answer questions verbally. The glasses were tested at Warby Parker's New York pop-up, themed "Literature Land." While similar to Meta glasses in functionality, they appear to have a more polished design and are not as bulky.
However, users noted that the verbal interaction with Gemini could be awkward, especially in public settings. The glasses, available in three styles starting at $395, were praised for their comfortable fit and stylish appearance. The company emphasized that privacy is a significant concern for its product, aligning with their co-CEO's statement that "we should all be concerned about privacy."
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