Google made waves yesterday by showcasing a set of lightweight smart glasses featuring deep Gemini integration and an optional in-lens display.

Apple is set to launch its first smart glasses in 2026, featuring AI-powered Siri integration, built-in cameras, and real-time translation.

WWDC may be just around the corner, but Apple is already looking ahead to 2026. And it’s going to be a big year—along with a folding phone and OLED MacBooks, Apple is also planning to launch a brand new wearable powered by Apple Intelligence.

Google IO 2025 reveals AI breakthroughs, AR advancements, and cross-platform tools transforming how we interact with technology.

Apple is planning to debut its first pair of smart glasses next year, according to a report from Bloomberg. The upcoming glasses will reportedly come with cameras, microphones, and speakers, “allowing them to analyze the external world and take requests via the Siri voice assistant,” Bloomberg says.

Follow along with the Gizmodo crew as we unpack everything Google announces at its annual developer conference in Mountain View, Calif.

For example, a Valve Deckard proof of concept was a standalone design (rather than tethered) and reportedly offered 2K LCD panels for its display setup, and was powered by a SnapDragon 8 Gen 3 – the same chipset as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (via Upload VR ).

A team of POSTECH researchers just unveiled a new method to create ultra-thin, lightweight Augmented Reality (AR) glasses. The updated approach could help make AR realistic for everyday use, ushering in a new era of tech across several sectors.

Apple is developing a chip for smart glasses, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, and it's reportedly based on the chip used for the Apple Watch.