Warby Parker seemingly spilled the beans on Google's Android XR smart glasses launch
The company's new "Intelligent Eyewear" collection is scheduled to arrive in just one week.
Warby Parker has inadvertently revealed the pre-order timeline for its upcoming smart glasses. According to the brand's third-quarter earnings report, the Intelligent Eyewear collection will be available for order starting November 12.
Co-CEO Dave Gilboa confirmed the date, noting that the company expects to fulfill customer orders throughout the holiday season.
Availability and Competition
While pricing remains undisclosed, Warby Parker is currently offering in-store demonstration slots for interested customers. Partner brand Gentle Monster is also expected to release its own version of the Intelligent Eyewear, though its specific launch date remains within a broader fall window.
Engadget has contacted Google for more information about the Intelligent Eyewear launch and whether the Gentle Monster designs will also be available on November 12. We'll update this article if we hear back.
Platform Capabilities
First introduced in 2025, the Intelligent Eyewear line runs on an audio-optimized version of Android XR. The devices include integrated cameras and provide direct access to Google's Gemini AI assistant. While Google has showcased advanced augmented reality capabilities for these platforms, it remains unclear when those features will reach the consumer market.
The launch arrives as the industry faces increased scrutiny regarding privacy and the use of cameras in wearable devices, following public concerns surrounding similar products like the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
