Google AR Glasses are coming.

Google is officially bringing AI-powered AR glasses to consumers in 2026 (with the help of third-party manufacturers).

Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s coming: a sharp monocular in-lens display, on-device navigation with AR overlays, phone-powered app projection, live Gemini AI features like translation, and future binocular versions with full 3D capabilities. Get all the highlights from our early look at Google’s next-gen AR glasses.

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Timestamps
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00:00 – Google AI Glasses Confirmed for 2026
00:39 – First Hands-On Impressions
01:14 – Monocular Display & Hardware Overview
02:18 – Display Quality & AR Visibility
03:01 – Camera, Controls & Battery Unknowns
03:36 – Phone-Paired AR Apps
04:35 – Google Maps AR Navigation
06:06 – Dev Kits & 2026 Launch Timeline
06:26 – Future Binocular Glasses
07:07 – Gemini AI: Translation & Real-World Use
08:30 – XR Ecosystem Updates
09:04 – Why 2026 Will Be a Big AR Year
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