\u2019ve been watching the XR space closely, and let\u2019s be honest\u2014bulky headsets have struggled to find a home on our faces. But smart glasses? That\u2019s a different story. I just caught wind of some massive leaks regarding Samsung\u2019s next move, codenamed “Jinju.” Samsung is officially jumping into the smart glasses arena to take on the Meta Ray-Bans, and they\u2019re bringing Google\u2019s heavy-hitting AI along for the ride. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about what\u2019s heading to your face later this year.<\/p>\n
The first pair, codenamed Jinju, follows the Meta blueprint. You won’t find a holographic screen here; instead, these are focused on being a stylish, high-tech wearable you actually want<\/i> to wear all day.<\/p>\n Processor:<\/b> Powered by the Snapdragon AR1 (the gold standard for smart eyewear).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Camera:<\/b> A 12MP Sony IMX681 sensor for point-of-view photos and videos.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Weight:<\/b> Hovering around 50g, making them light enough for a full day of use.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Style:<\/b> Samsung is partnering with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to ensure you don\u2019t look like a walking piece of lab equipment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Why it matters:<\/b> By skipping the display for the first gen, Samsung can keep the weight down and the battery life up, focusing on the “AI assistant” experience rather than “Iron Man” visuals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Samsung is playing the long game here. If you\u2019re holding out for a pair that actually puts a screen in front of your eyes, you\u2019re going to have to wait.<\/p>\n Jinju (2026):<\/b> No display, AI-focused, priced between $379 and $499.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Haean (2027):<\/b> This is the premium sibling. It\u2019s slated to feature a Micro-LED display, with a much steeper price tag between $600 and $900.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is where Samsung plans to crush the competition. While Meta has its own AI, Samsung is leaning on Google Gemini<\/b>.<\/p>\n Think of it this way: You\u2019re walking through Tokyo, and you look at a menu. Gemini can translate it in real-time through your speakers, give you Google Maps walking directions, or identify landmarks\u2014all without you pulling out your phone. Because Gemini is deeply integrated into the Google ecosystem (Photos, Maps, Workspace), it\u2019s arguably a much smarter companion than anything Meta offers right now.<\/p>\n Samsung is entering a crowded room. Meta has already moved millions of units, and Google is prepping its own “Gemini Glasses.” Even Apple has been rumored to be working on glasses under Tim Cook\u2019s “next big thing” vision.<\/p>\n Why it matters:<\/b> Smart glasses are the “forever wearable.” Unlike a VR headset that you take off after 30 minutes, these are meant to replace your standard frames. If Samsung nails the partnership with Warby Parker, they might just convince the average person to go “smart.”<\/p>\n Keep your eyes on the July Unpacked event. While the stars will be the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Flip 8, I\u2019m expecting Samsung to give us a major tease (or a full reveal) of the Galaxy Glasses. They likely won\u2019t ship immediately, but they\u2019ll be the “one more thing” that steals the show.<\/p>\n My Take:<\/b> If Samsung can keep the price closer to $379, they have a winner. 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