Google Taps Warby Parker, Kering for AI Smart Glasses Ahead of I/O

Google is advancing consumer smart glasses with Gemini AI and Android XR, naming design partners Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, Kering and hardware collaborators Samsung, Xreal for multiple models including audio glasses and Project Aura. This builds on May 7 previews from CNET spotlighting Project Aura, Gemini integration and third-party XR devices like XREAL, VITURE, Samsung Galaxy XR. Google I/O on May 19, 2026, will detail plans, with broader 2026 availability expected, boosting GOOG.OQ's AI ecosystem outlook amid competition and privacy risks.