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Google can make smart glasses accessible with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster deals

Smart glasses need to work for everyone if they're going to replace a smartphone.

While Meta chose to work with EssilorLuxottica — a legacy eyewear and optical brand managing popular names like Ray-Ban, Oakley, and LensCrafters — Google picked two new-age partners in Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. (Image credit: Screen captures from The Android Show I/O Edition 2025)I emphasize the word potential because there's no guarantee that Google doesn't just follow in Meta's footsteps. It can leverage partnerships with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker to make smart glasses that are stylish, comfortable, and support a wide range of prescription types for the masses, not just the select few who happen to be able to use Ray-Ban Metas.

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