Samsung, Google and Gentle Monster AI glasses sell out preorders
The Gemini-powered Intelligent Eyewear from Gentle Monster, Samsung and Google sold out key models within hours of preorders, and New York try-ons are fully booked.
SUMO· the number puzzle
Dialo· learn languages by speaking
ediviewer· read EDI files like documents
giftdetect· the right gift in minutesNobody has bought a pair yet, and the Samsung, Google and Gentle Monster AI glasses are already hard to get. Key models of the Intelligent Eyewear line sold out within hours of preorders opening, and the public try-on event in New York is fully booked.
Gentle Monster opened preorders in South Korea and the US on Thursday. The official online store is now taking sign-ups for a second preorder round. The New York public preview runs from November 13 to 23, and slots are gone. Official sales start on December 10.
What are the Intelligent Eyewear AI glasses?
They are smart glasses built by Gentle Monster, the Korean eyewear brand, with Samsung and Google. Gentle Monster designed two optical frames and four sunglasses styles, then varied frame colours and lenses to make 16 versions in total.
Google's Gemini assistant runs on them. By voice you can ask about your surroundings, get interpreting help or ask for directions. Samsung handled the hardware: the frame weighs about 41 g and holds a camera, speakers and microphones. Battery life is up to 9 hours on one charge.
Price and availability
The glasses launch in South Korea and the US on December 10. In Korea only Gentle Monster-branded models will be sold. Prices there range from 650,000 to 700,000 won, depending on the model.
The real test comes later. Unlike a phone or earbuds, glasses live or die on fit and looks, which is probably why people queued to try them on before buying. Whether that early interest turns into sales after launch is the open question.
Apps worth a look
SUMO: the number puzzleTap the right tiles, add them up, hit the target. Easy to learn, hard to master. Free, for all ages.
Dialo: learn languages by speakingTalk to an AI conversation partner; every sentence comes back corrected and explained in your language. 9 languages, A1 to C2.
ediviewer: read EDI files like documentsOpen EDIFACT and X12 messages, see every segment explained, convert to JSON/XML, export PDF and Excel. Runs locally, no upload.
giftdetect: the right gift in minutesPick who it is for, the occasion and their personality. The search engine reads product descriptions from local shops and ranks what fits. Free, no sign-up.
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