'Everybody talks about what's the next AI device... Glasses, obviously is one of them' Samsung exec teases details about its forthcoming XR glasses, and when they might arrive

Date:
Sat, 07 Mar 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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It looks increasingly likely that we'll see the Samsung XR glasses before the end of the current year.

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Speaking to CNBC (via 9to5Google ), Kim said that more tech companies are now exploring the potential of smart spectacles, which are now often referred to as AI glasses because of the intelligent assistants accessible through the devices. "Everybody talks about what's the next AI device... and I know I've been looking at many different types of devices," says Kim in the interview. "Glasses, obviously is one of them and everybody's looking at it." You may like Android XR chief reveals what's coming next for smart glasses Mark Zuckerberg says it's 'hard to imagine' a future without AI glasses The 5 best smart glasses from CES 2026, including the first with HDR10

Kim also talks about the potential of XR (Extended Reality) on glasses, which are much more lightweight than XR headsets meaning they're easier to wear
all day. Samsung unveiled its own XR headset back in October. Cameras and phone connections More smart specs are appearing on the market, including the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 (Image credit: Meta) The details that Kim revealed about the Samsung XR specs include that there will be an "eye level" camera on board, and that they will require a connection to a smartphone. That's pretty standard for the best smart glasses on the market at the moment.

According to Kim, it's important for the on-board AI to understand what the user is looking at to provide information, and that's what the Samsung smart glasses will aim for. However, the exec wouldn't confirm if the glasses would have a display or not.

Samsung is partnering with Qualcomm and Google in developing this device, and Kim confirmed that it's going to be launching before the end of the year something that Samsung hinted at when it was unveiling its XR headset. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

There are plenty of other smart glasses rumored to be in development to take on the likes of the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2. Apple is apparently preparing to launch a product in this category, for example, amongst several other
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