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I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

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It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. I tried Warby Parker's new smart glasses, built with Google and Samsung. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. Gizmodo Leans left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    Samsung and Google’s Smart Glasses Are Meta’s First Real Competition

    We got to test Samsung's and Google's first pair of smart glasses, and they're as polished as you'd expect.

  2. Techinsider No political lean US
    Warby Parker's rival to Meta glasses is here. I got an early look.

    I tried Warby Parker's new smart glasses, built with Google and Samsung. Aside from the AI under the hood, they aren't too different from Meta's.

  3. WIRED Leans left Factuality: High US
    Here’s How Google Says It’s Making Its Smart Glasses More Private

    Eager to separate its glasses from Meta’s offerings, Google is positioning its frames as the more privacy-minded option.

  4. WIRED Leans left Factuality: High US
    Google and Samsung’s Android XR Smart Glasses Are Finally Here

    The Warby Parker and Gentle Monster frames cost $395 and $449, respectively, and come in a handful of styles.

  5. Engadget Center Factuality: High US
    Google really needs you to know it cares about smart glasses privacy

    Yes, it's a bit attention-seeking, but some of these policies are genuinely good.

  6. The Verge Leans left Factuality: High US
    I tried Google’s AI glasses and Meta’s finally got real competition

    It's a weird time to launch a new pair of smart glasses. These last few years, Meta has been the dominant player in pushing a fragile smart glasses resurgence. Unfortunately, its privacy reputation led to the "pervert glasses" moniker. Smart glasses have never been more...

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