Samsung Smart Glasses Reportedly Target Mid-December Launch

Samsung is reportedly targeting a mid-December launch for its Intelligent Eyewear smart glasses in the United States and South Korea, according to a report attributed to sources cited by South Korean publication Chosun Biz. Samsung has not confirmed the date, and the reported plan could change. The glasses are expected to debut in the two markets first. The Chosun Biz account says Samsung plans to assess demand and customer reactions there before considering wider availability. Other markets, including Canada, China, Japan and Europe, are not included in the reported initial rollout. Pricing also remains under consideration, according to the reports. Samsung has not announced an official price, leaving a key purchase detail unresolved ahead of the reported launch. Earlier estimates that the glasses might cost more than $300 are not a confirmed price and were not provided by Samsung. Samsung has previously presented the eyewear designs developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. The glasses are described as running on Google’s Android XR platform, with Gemini as an assistant. Reports also describe a built-in camera, microphones and speakers, which could allow users to...