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Most of us remember watching movies that referenced the future, leading us to fantasize about what the world would look like in the next few decades.

Many of us thought we would never live long enough to see technological innovations like holograms and flying cars come to life, but little did we know that they would become a reality sooner than we thought.

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I remember when my dad introduced me to the movie “Back to the Future.” The thought of living in a world that was so technologically developed fed my curiosity, and from that day on, we would re-watch all three films on repeat.

My personal favorite gadget was the video glasses, or vidglasses, from Part II. These allowed the characters to watch television from anywhere while wearing them.

I remember feeling jealous because I would never get to have a pair. However, technology has enabled the unthinkable, making this dream a reality.

Google unveils updates about XR smart glasses.

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Google enters the artificial intelligence game

Google (GOOGL) has been a major AI advocate for decades, making significant investments in the technology to refine its systems and develop many AI-powered products.

The tech company began its AI journey in 2011, when it founded Google Brain, a research team dedicated to AI and machine learning. However, it wasn’t until 2017 that it officially introduced its AI division.

Since then, it has made huge strides and advancements in the area, and now, it wants to dive into wearable AI-powered gear.

Google introduced Android XR in December 2024, an AI-powered operating system developed by Google and designed to support XR devices. This system enables extended reality (XR) for headsets and glasses.

Five months into 2025, the technology company teased that it was working with brands and partners to build glasses with Android XR. It also extended its AI system Gemini beyond phones by introducing it to all devices and wearable gear.

Google reveals major updates about its smart glasses

This week, Google unveiled even more details about the smart glasses, revealing that they come with a camera, microphones, and speakers.

These glasses connect to phones and give users access to all apps without having to touch their phones. They also have an optional in-lens display that provides information right before the user.

Additionally, Gemini will be paired with the glasses to see and hear anything the user does to understand context, remember important things, and make daily tasks easier.

“Today’s sneak peek showed how Android XR glasses will work in real-world scenarios, including messaging friends, making appointments, asking for turn-by-turn directions, taking photos, and more. We even demoed live language translation between two people, showing the potential for these glasses to break down language barriers,” said Google at its annual I/O conference.

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But that’s not all. The technology company also announced it has partnered with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster to develop the first pair of Android XR glasses. It also said it looks forward to working with brands like Kering Eyewear to design more stylish glasses.

Warby Parker, an American company founded in 2010, offers affordable, high-quality prescription eyewear and care, while Gentle Monster is a trendy Korean eyewear brand founded in 2011.

Developers will start building for the platform later this year, but they have already begun gathering feedback from testers on the prototypes and will share more about their progress in the coming months.