Upcoming smart glasses: UK and US launch dates
Short answer: The next big launch is Google and Samsung's Gemini glasses, on sale in the US from 10 Dec 2026: Warby Parker frames from $395, Gentle Monster from $449. There's no UK date yet. Snap Specs, true AR glasses, are on pre-order at $2,195. Meta's 2026 line-up (Gen 3, Audio, Display) is already out in both countries.
| Glasses | Status (15 Nov 2026) | US | UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung / Google Gemini glasses (Warby Parker) | Pre-order, ships 10 Dec 2026 | From $395 | Not announced |
| Samsung / Google Gemini glasses (Gentle Monster) | Pre-order, ships 10 Dec 2026 | $449 to $489 | Not announced |
| Snap Specs | Pre-order, ships autumn 2026 | $2,195 | Planned market; £ price not published |
| Google display glasses | Reported for 2027 | Not announced | Not announced |
| Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Audio, Display | On sale | $449, $349, $799 | £409, £319, £749 |
Sources: The Next Web, Webiano, VR.org, PPC Land, MIXED, checked 15 Nov 2026.
Google and Samsung's Gemini glasses
Pre-orders opened on 12 Nov 2026 and the glasses ship on 10 Dec. Warby Parker sells 3 styles from $395; Gentle Monster sells 6 styles from $449 to $489. They weigh about 41g, have a 12MP camera, run on a Snapdragon AR1 chip and last up to 9 hours (The Next Web). There's no display: Gemini answers by voice.
They work with iPhone and some Pixel and Galaxy phones. Webiano reports some features need a Galaxy device, and gesture control needs a Galaxy Watch9 (Webiano).
For the UK: Warby Parker models are US-only and Gentle Monster's also sell in South Korea (The Next Web). Webiano cites a ChosunBiz report naming Europe, China and Japan as later markets, unconfirmed by Samsung.
Watch out for: buyers must be 18 or over and agree not to film people without permission, per The Next Web.
Snap Specs
Snap's consumer AR glasses cost $2,195, with a $200 refundable deposit, a 51° field of view and a 132g weight (VR.org). Pre-orders opened on 16 Sep 2026 at specs.com, shipping is planned for later this autumn with no fixed date, and the planned shipping markets are the US, the UK and France (PPC Land).
What Meta launched in 2026
Meta Adventurer ($299) arrived in June, then Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, Ray-Ban Meta Audio and the UK launch of Meta Ray-Ban Display in September (Meta, MIXED). Prices and where to buy: Smart glasses prices UK and US: live tracker.
Should you wait?
If you're in the US and want Gemini instead of Meta AI, waiting 4 weeks costs nothing. In the UK, there's no date to wait for, so buy on what's here now: Best smart glasses to buy in the UK and US.
Sources
- Google and Samsung's Gemini smart glasses go on preorder from $395, The Next Web, 12 Nov 2026
- Samsung smart glasses open for preorder November 12 with no price, Webiano, 9 Nov 2026
- Best AR glasses 2026, VR.org, updated 14 Nov 2026
- Snap prices Specs AR glasses at $2,195 ahead of fall shipping, PPC Land, date not stated
- Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 costs $449, MIXED, 24 Sep 2026
- Introducing Meta Glasses, starting at $299, Meta, 23 Jun 2026
FAQ
When are Google's smart glasses coming out?
Samsung-built Gemini glasses ship on 10 Dec 2026 in the US. Warby Parker frames start at $395 and Gentle Monster frames cost $449 to $489. Pre-orders opened on 12 Nov 2026.
Are Google's Gemini glasses coming to the UK?
No UK date as of 15 Nov 2026. Warby Parker's models are US-only, and Gentle Monster's also sell in South Korea. A Korean report named Europe, China and Japan as later markets, without dates.
When do Snap Specs come out?
Snap Specs are on pre-order at $2,195 with a $200 deposit, with shipping planned for autumn 2026 and no fixed date as of 14 Nov 2026.
Do Google's glasses work with iPhone?
Yes, per The Next Web, plus some Pixel and Galaxy phones. Some features need a Galaxy device, and gesture control needs a Galaxy Watch9.
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