"Meta's Ray-Ban glasses have quietly sold over 2 million pairs, growing 60 percent year over year, which means there's actually a market for this stuff when done right. Samsung's apparently aiming for a 2026 launch at around $379 with a 50-gram frame, photochromic lenses, a 12MP camera, and Gemini AI handling translations and notifications. They're partnering with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, which suggests someone there finally understood that tech specs don't matter if people feel ridiculous wearing them in public."
"The patent itself (image above) shows Samsung thinking through actual wearing scenarios rather than just cramming in features. The dual-axis hinge distributes pressure evenly and prevents the kind of hotspots that develop after an hour of wear. They've also filed separate patents for bone conduction audio, eye-tracking, and clip-on prescription lenses. Taken together, these aren't random experiments but a systematic approach to the basic problems that have kept smart glasses niche."
Samsung patented smart glasses featuring a pulley-and-cable dual-axis hinge that synchronizes both temple arms to improve fit and prevent slipping during movement. The hinge distributes pressure evenly to eliminate hotspots that develop after extended wear. Samsung plans a 2026 consumer model priced around $379, featuring a 50-gram frame, photochromic lenses, a 12MP camera, and Gemini AI for translations and notifications. Partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker indicate a focus on wearability and style. Additional patents target bone-conduction audio, eye-tracking, and clip-on prescription lenses. The glasses complement Samsung's XR strategy alongside Project Moohan and partners Google and Qualcomm.
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