KERING EYEWEAR PARTNERS WITH GOOGLE TO DEVELOP SMART GLASSES

Kering Eyewear today announced a partnership with Google for the development of AI-powered glasses with Android XR, combining cutting-edge design, intelligent features, and human-centric technology in one device.

The collaboration marks a new chapter in design smart glasses as it will leverage the undisputed high-end eyewear expertise of Kering Eyewear and Google’s revolutionary technological innovations within extended reality.

Aimed at seamlessly integrating into everyday life, the smart eyewear will feature intuitive, personalized AI-driven functions enabling users to engage with their environment in new and meaningful ways. From smart interaction to contextual awareness, every detail will be crafted to deliver a forward-looking experience, all while elevating beauty, style, and wearability..

Roberto Vedovotto, Founder, President, and CEO of Kering Eyewear stated: “We are honored to share the values of innovation and forward thinking with Google, and we are proud to partner with them to explore new horizons for the future development of our company. Together, we are shaping a product that people will want to wear: a pair of masterfully designed, high-quality, stylish glasses that unlock the potential of artificial intelligence, while redefining the way of interacting with both the real and virtual worlds.”

“We've always believed in blending cutting-edge technology with great user experiences” said Shahram Izadi, GM and VP of XR at Google. “Integrating our immersive XR platform with Kering Eyewear’s glasses will give consumers the fashion and function to get the most out of Android XR.”