Google executives Shahram Izadi and Nishta Bathia showed off new smart glasses with built-in AI at a special conference in Vancouver, Canada. According to Mixed-News, these glasses can translate conversations, write down what people say, and even remember where you put your things. Google showed this new technology at the TED Humanity Reimagined conference.
These smart glasses have a small screen inside one lens that shows information. They can record videos, translate languages as people speak, and write down conversations. The glasses are lightweight – just a bit heavier than regular eyeglasses. They use Google’s Gemini AI to do all these smart tasks. Google also showed a preview of a bigger headset called Project Moohan that will come out in 2025.
- Full-color, high-quality display in one lens
- Camera for recording and seeing objects
- Microphones and speakers built-in
- Powered by Gemini AI
- Works with your smartphone
The glasses need to connect to your smartphone to work properly. Think of your phone as the brain and the glasses as the eyes and ears. The glasses stay light because they send data to your phone for the heavy thinking work. They use a system called Android XR. With this connection, you can use Google Maps to see directions right in front of your eyes, listen to YouTube Music, and search for things you see using Circle to Search.
- Shows Google Maps directions in your view
- Plays music from YouTube Music
- Displays phone notifications
- Shows notes and reminders
- Translates conversations in real-time
One of the most interesting features is the “memory” ability. The glasses can remember where you put things. For example, if you place your hotel key card somewhere, the glasses can remember that spot. Later, when you ask “where is my key card?”, the glasses can tell you. This works by using the camera to see objects and remember their locations. This could be very helpful for people with memory problems like dementia. It could also help workers keep track of tools or help city workers maintain equipment.
Google is developing these glasses to stay ahead in the growing augmented reality market. Augmented reality means adding computer information to what you see in the real world. The market for this technology is expected to reach $13.2 billion by 2032 (about ₹1.1 lakh crore). Google wants to make technology that’s easy to wear and helps with everyday tasks like finding your way around or talking to people who speak different languages.
Other big companies like Meta (which owns Facebook) and Apple are also making similar devices. This competition is pushing Google to create better technology. However, there are still challenges to solve, like making the battery last longer and keeping the price affordable. The glasses could have important uses in healthcare too – 49% of surgeons believe smart glasses could reduce complications and deaths in operating rooms by helping prevent human errors.
