We tried Google’s AI glasses and they’re almost there
TechCrunch • • technology
Key Points:
- Google showcased prototype Android XR glasses at its I/O developer conference, featuring an in-lens display overlaying information like weather, directions, and live translation on the real world, alongside audio capabilities.
- The glasses, developed with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, currently exist as prototypes focusing on display technology and battery life, with future versions expected to have improved design, fit, and additional features like automatic wear detection.
- Users can interact with the glasses via voice commands to play music, take photos, perform AI-based image edits, and receive real-time language translation with text displayed on the lens and audio feedback in the ear.
- The glasses integrate with Google Maps for navigation, showing turn-by-turn directions in the user's field of view, and support object identification and question answering, similar to Google Lens but hands-free.
- Google plans to expand its trusted tester program later this year and emphasizes the audio-only glasses launching this fall as a viable product, while continuing development on the more advanced display glasses amid competition from Meta and Snap.