Google plans to release AI-powered glasses in 2026, featuring audio-only models for interacting with the Gemini assistant and in-lens displays for navigation and translations. The company is collaborating with partners like Samsung and Warby Parker to design these devices, marking a return to the smart glasses market after past failures.

Google and Samsung are facing scrutiny in an antitrust trial regarding the placement of the Gemini artificial intelligence on Samsung devices. The trial examines whether this default setting restricts competition and user choice in the market for AI services. The outcome could have significant implications for both companies and the broader tech industry.

Reports indicate that Google's switch to its own Pixel 10 chip has taken Samsung by surprise, potentially affecting their partnership and supply chain dynamics. The move may impact the future of device performance and competition in the smartphone market.