Samsung’s AI Glasses Will Reportedly Launch in December, Canadian Rollout Appears Abscent

Samsung is reportedly preparing to launch its first AI-powered smart glasses in mid-December, taking another step into wearable technology as competition with Meta intensifies.

According to a ChosunBiz report, Samsung’s upcoming Intelligent Eyewear will initially launch in South Korea and the United States, with pricing still under discussion. Canada is notably excluded from the initial rollout, along with Europe, China, and Japan. Samsung reportedly plans to expand availability after evaluating demand and customer feedback in its first two markets.

The strategy follows the company’s approach with Galaxy XR, which initially launched in South Korea and the United States. Samsung’s Intelligent Eyewear will reportedly run on Google’s Android XR platform and incorporate Gemini AI to provide contextual assistance throughout the day.

Using built-in cameras and microphones, the glasses will support real-time translation, navigation and environmental recognition without requiring users to constantly check their smartphones.

The report also suggests users can capture documents or meetings and automatically organize the information through Samsung’s Galaxy smartphone apps. It’s claimed that Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor will power the glasses, with battery life reaching up to nine hours on a single charge.

Samsung has collaborated with eyewear brands Gentle Monster and Warby Parker on the designs. The company unveiled four models over the past few months. Two models debuted at Google’s May I/O conference, while two others debuted at Samsung’s recent Galaxy Unpacked event.

The launch would put Samsung in more direct competition with Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, which have helped establish the market for AI-powered eyewear. Samsung’s biggest advantage could be its integration with existing Galaxy smartphones and Google’s Gemini ecosystem.

However, pricing remains an unanswered question, particularly as Samsung looks to convince consumers that AI glasses offer enough everyday utility to justify another connected device.