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Samsung, Google unveil AI eyewear to move Gemini beyond smartphones – Technology Times
Samsung Electronics and Google have unveiled a new category of intelligent eyewear powered by artificial intelligence, marking a major push to expand AI experiences beyond smartphones and into wearable devices.
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The launch signals a growing industry effort to move artificial intelligence from screens into what technology companies increasingly describe as “ambient” computing experiences, where AI operates in the background and responds naturally to users in real-world environments.
The companies introduced the new AI-powered glasses during Google I/O 2026, showcasing premium eyewear designs developed in partnership with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker.
Designed as a companion device for smartphones, the intelligent eyewear allows users to interact with Google’s Gemini AI through voice commands while remaining hands-free and connected to their mobile devices.
The launch signals a growing industry effort to move artificial intelligence from screens into what technology companies increasingly describe as “ambient” computing experiences, where AI operates in the background and responds naturally to users in real-world environments.
According to Samsung, the device combines its hardware engineering expertise with Google’s AI technologies and the fashion-focused eyewear design capabilities of its partners.
Users will be able to ask Gemini for navigation assistance, receive recommendations such as nearby coffee shops during walks, place pickup orders, summarise incoming messages, and add events to calendars without reaching for their phones.
Samsung says the glasses also support real-time language translation, including audio translations designed to match a speaker’s voice, while text appearing on signs or menus can also be translated directly within the user’s field of view.
The intelligent eyewear will work within Samsung’s Galaxy ecosystem, enabling users to manage tasks and capture photos while remaining connected to their smartphones.
“This intelligent eyewear marks an important step in Samsung’s vision for AI,” Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics, says.
The launch signals a growing industry effort to move artificial intelligence from screens into what technology companies increasingly describe as “ambient” computing experiences, where AI operates in the background and responds naturally to users in real-world environments. Image credit: Samsung Mobile.
The partnership reflects how technology companies are increasingly turning to fashion brands to improve the appeal and adoption of wearable devices after earlier smart glasses struggled to gain mainstream acceptance.
“With this new AI form factor, we are further expanding the Galaxy device ecosystem, where each device is optimized to deliver unique AI experiences that best fit each form.”
Google also positioned the launch as part of its broader effort to make AI more accessible in everyday life through Android XR and Gemini-powered experiences.
“Intelligent eyewear represents a powerful step forward in our shared vision with Samsung to make AI more helpful and accessible in everyday life,” Shahram Izadi, Vice President and General Manager of Android XR at Google, says.
“Combining the best of Google’s AI and the Android ecosystem together with Samsung’s leadership in mobile hardware and Gentle Monster and Warby Parker’s premium design, we are helping users stay connected and fashionable in a more natural, hands-free way.”
The partnership reflects how technology companies are increasingly turning to fashion brands to improve the appeal and adoption of wearable devices after earlier smart glasses struggled to gain mainstream acceptance.
Gentle Monster says its approach focused on combining fashion with advanced technology in a more human-centred design.
“Intelligent eyewear should feel as emotionally expressive as it is technologically advanced,” Hankook Kim, Founder and CEO of Gentle Monster, says.
“Our vision was to merge fashion and technology in a way that feels bold, beautiful and human, bringing Gentle Monster’s disruptive design identity into a new era of intelligent eyewear with Samsung and Google.”
Warby Parker also highlighted comfort and wearability as critical factors in bringing AI-powered eyewear into everyday use.
“Eyewear is deeply personal, which is why every detail matters when integrating advanced technology into frames people wear every day,” Dave Gilboa, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Warby Parker, says.
“Our Intelligent Eyewear is designed to feel intuitive, combining Warby Parker’s signature design with precision optics and exceptional comfort to help people stay focused on the moments in front of them.”
The announcement places Samsung and Google more directly into the growing AI wearables race, where technology firms are increasingly exploring smart glasses as a possible successor or complement to smartphones.
Industry analysts view the renewed interest in intelligent eyewear as being driven by advances in generative AI, voice interfaces, miniaturised hardware, and improved battery efficiency, developments that were less mature during earlier smart glasses experiments such as Google Glass.
The first collections of the intelligent eyewear are expected to launch this fall in select markets, with Samsung and Google saying additional details will be announced in the coming months.
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Head coach of the Nigeria national team, Eric Chelle, has unveiled a 25-man squad for the Super Eagles’ upcoming international friendly matches against Poland and Portugal in June 2026.
The Malian tactician selected a mix of established internationals and emerging talents as Nigeria continues preparations for future international competitions and qualification campaigns.
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Goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo earned an invitation to the squad alongside prolific striker Victor Osimhen, who headlines the attacking options for the two high-profile encounters.
Regular Super Eagles stars including Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi and Calvin Bassey were also included in the squad.
The fixtures against Poland and Portugal are expected to provide important tests for Chelle as he continues to build his preferred squad and tactical identity ahead of competitive assignments.
Nigeria will take on Poland before facing Portugal in what are anticipated to be two major international friendlies against strong European opposition.
The games are also expected to offer opportunities for several fringe and new players to impress and cement regular places in the Super Eagles setup.
Super Eagles Squad for Poland, Portugal Friendlies
Goalkeepers:
Maduka Okoye (Udinese, Italy), Francis Uzoho (Omonia, Cyprus), Arthur Okonkwo (Wrexham, England)
Defenders:
Bruno Onyemaechi (Olympiakos, Greece), Zaidu Sanusi (FC Porto, Portugal), Bright Osayi-Samuel (Birmingham City, England), Calvin Bassey (Fulham, England), Semi Ajayi (Hull City, England), Emmanuel Fernandez (Rangers, Scotland), Igoh Ogbu (Slavia Prague, Czech Republic)
Midfielders:
Alex Iwobi (Fulham, England), Frank Onyeka (Coventry City, England), Wilfred Ndidi (Besiktas, Turkey), Fisayo Dele-Bashiru (Lazio, Italy), Raphael Onyedika (Club Brugge, Belgium), Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille, France), Alhassan Yusuf (New England Revolution, USA)
Forwards:
Ademola Lookman (Atletico Madrid, Spain), Samuel Chukwueze (Fulham, England), Moses Simon (Paris FC, France), Paul Onuachu (Trabzonspor, Turkey), Akor Adams (Sevilla, Spain), Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray, Turkey), Terem Moffi (FC Porto, Portugal)
The Plateau Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has impounded 89 vehicles for using fake diplomatic number plates.
The command also impounded other vehicles for overloading and mixloading.
The vehicles were impounded during a Strategic Intervention Patrol tagged “Operation Guduma” on Wednesday in Jos.
Speaking, Rebecca Aremu, the Assistant Corps Marshal (ACM) on Special Duties at FRSC headquarters, said that the operation aimed at tackling illegal and fake diplomatic number plates, mixloading, and overloading in the state.
She explained that the operation, which commenced on Monday, is currently being enforced in 10 other states of the federation.
She named the states to include Rivers, Delta, Anambra, Ogun, Lagos, Kano, Kaduna, Oyo, Enugu, and Nasarawa.
Ms Aremu, who decried the rise in overloading by commercial drivers, added that fake and illegal diplomatic number plates contravened the National Road Traffic Regulation.
She further said that the special operation aimed at achieving sanity and ensuring safety on highways.
“Overloading has caused untold pain for Nigerians, so we are here to address it.
“Using fake diplomatic number plates is a risk; it contravenes the national road safety regulations.
“It also poses a serious threat to national security.
“So far, we have impounded 89 vehicles: 14 for mixloading, 61 for overloading, and 14 for number plate violation in Plateau,” she said.
Earlier, the Sector Commander in Plateau, Adelaja Ogungbemi, said that officers and men of the command had been deployed for the special operation.
“We have given our marshals a marching order that it is no business as usual; we have also sent out signals to the motoring bodies in the state.
“We want to stop the use of fake diplomatic number plates and other unwholesome practices by motorists on highways,” Mr Ogungbemi said.
(NAN)
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