Warby Parker Sets November 12 Preorders for XR Glasses

Warby Parker plans to open preorders for its Samsung-partnered Android XR smart glasses on November 12, with deliveries expected during the holiday season, co-CEO Dave Gilboa said. The glasses are being developed with Samsung and Google, with Warby Parker and eyewear brand Gentle Monster designing frames. Samsung has not announced a price. Gilboa gave the preorder date during a Warby Parker earnings call. The announcement concerns Warby Parker’s version of the glasses; a preorder date for Gentle Monster’s version has not been confirmed. Warby Parker expects orders to be delivered during the holiday season, but has not specified a date within that period. One report described a December launch, while the company’s stated delivery window allows for a broader holiday-season timeframe. Warby Parker said it plans to offer in-store demonstrations at 65 U.S. locations, then expand demonstrations to 360 locations in the coming weeks. The company has not identified the stores. Gilboa said production and sales are expected to scale meaningfully in 2027, distinguishing that broader growth plan from the initial launch. The glasses run Google’s Android XR software, with its Gemini...