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Warby Parker to open pre-orders for Samsung's Android XR glasses on November 12
Warby Parker says pre-orders for its Android XR glasses start November 12.
The glasses are being developed by Samsung and Google, with Warby Parker designing some of the frames.
They run Google's Android XR platform and include Gemini, but do not have a built-in display.
Instead, they have a camera, microphones and speakers, and users can control them by voice or touch.
Warby Parker plans to reveal the collection and its pricing on November 12, and initial deliveries are expected in mid-December.
The glasses will compete with Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, and demos are due to begin at Warby Parker stores in the US.
The company says demos will first be available in 65 stores, then expand to more than 360 locations the following week.
Warby Parker will begin pre-orders for its first Android XR glasses, called Intelligent Eyewear, on November 12.
The company plans to announce the collection’s pricing on the same day.
Initial deliveries are expected to start in mid-December.
Demos will be available at 65 Warby Parker stores in the US starting next week, then expand to more than 360 locations the week after.
The glasses use Google’s Android XR platform and Samsung hardware, with a camera, microphones and speakers but no display.
- Who
- Warby Parker is taking pre-orders for its Intelligent Eyewear collection, developed with Samsung and Google.
- What
- Pre-orders for the Android XR glasses begin, with pricing also due to be announced.
- When
- November 12, 2026.
- Where
- Warby Parker stores in the US will offer demos. The sources do not state the full sales locations.
- Why
- Not stated.
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Samsung showed its first Android XR glasses at its Galaxy Unpacked event.
Warby Parker’s third-quarter results disclosed the pre-order date and planned pricing announcement.
Warby Parker is scheduled to begin pre-orders and unveil the full collection, including pricing.
Demos are due to begin at 65 Warby Parker stores in the US.
Demos are due to expand to all of Warby Parker’s more than 360 locations.
Initial customer deliveries are expected to start.
- Pre-order date
- November 12, 2026
- Initial deliveries
- Mid-December
- Demo stores at launch
- 65 US stores
- Broader demo availability
- More than 360 Warby Parker locations
- Chipset
- Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1
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will begin accepting pre-orders for its first Intelligent Eyewear collection on November 12