Google opens pre-orders for Intelligent Eyewear

Google opened pre-orders on November 12, 2026, and expects the eyewear to be available online and in stores on December 10.[1] Pricing starts at $395 for optical and sun styles in Pine, Saddle and Jet Black.[3] Warby Parker’s collection includes Alden, Reid and Wren, each offered in optical and sun versions.[1] Gentle Monster offers six designs starting at $449.[1] The frames come with clear, tinted, blue or brown lenses, and prescription options are available for most frames.[1]

Google says wearers can activate Gemini by saying “Hey Gemini” or tapping a frame, then ask about objects in view.[1] The glasses can provide turn-by-turn directions through Google Maps, while Google Translate offers real-time speech translation with automatic language detection in more than 70 languages.[1] Open-ear speakers support music, calls and spoken message summaries.[1] The camera records video at up to 3K resolution with automatic straightening.[1] The glasses weigh around 41 grams and are rated for up to nine hours of battery life, depending on use and settings; the charging case can recharge them up to seven times.[1]

Google lists Pixel 7-series and newer phones running Android 17 with the September 2026 update or later as compatible; listed iPhone support starts with iPhone 13 Pro and newer models.[1] Use requires an adult’s compatible Google account in the United States or South Korea.[1] Google says camera visuals used for Gemini answers are not saved in Gemini History or used to train AI models or target ads, and faces are redacted before Gemini processes those visuals.[1] An outward LED signals capture, and sensors are designed to prevent it if the light is covered or tampered with.[1] A physical switch disables the camera, microphones and Gemini.[1]

The glasses are audio-only and have no built-in display.[4] Google says Guided Vision provides conversational audio descriptions for blind and low-vision users, but it is not a mobility aid or white-cane replacement.[1] Google also says data stored on the glasses is encrypted and data sent for phone or cloud processing is encrypted in transit.[1] In a tester’s experience, the chatbot regularly made errors with calendar appointments and image identification.[5] That report is a reason to verify important answers rather than assume the assistant will be reliable in every task.