Google is pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence once again — this time, blending its powerful Gemini AI with wearable Ai glasses technology. In a recent live demonstration at a TED Talk, Google offered the world a first glimpse of its AI-powered Glasses, hinting at the next evolution in real-time visual understanding, AI memory, and voice interaction.
Gemini-Powered AI Glasses — Smarter, More Capable Wearables
Shahram Izadi, Vice President and General Manager of Android XR at Google, revealed the company’s latest prototype during his TED Talk presentation. The AI Glasses, which resemble ordinary prescription eyewear, are equipped with cameras, speakers, and an integrated display where Gemini — Google’s multimodal AI — can interact directly with the wearer.
During the live demo, the glasses showed off a striking capability: Gemini could “see” what the user sees in real-time, understand the visual context, and respond immediately. One example highlighted how Gemini created a haiku on the spot based on the expressions of people in a crowd.
Beyond visual understanding, Izadi demonstrated the AI Glasses’ memory feature — a capability that allows Gemini to retain and recall information about objects and surroundings even after they’ve left the camera’s view. Initially introduced as part of Project Astra in 2024, this feature enables Gemini to “remember” visual information for up to 10 minutes, opening new possibilities for contextual, proactive AI assistance.
Gemini Live: Voice Conversations and Beyond
In addition to the AI Glasses reveal, Google also teased upcoming expansions to Gemini Live — the voice-based two-way conversation system that brings Gemini’s capabilities into real-time interaction.
In a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview, DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis hinted at Gemini Live receiving the memory feature, which would enable the AI to recall context from past conversations or visual inputs during longer exchanges — much like a human assistant.
Hassabis also mentioned that Gemini Live could soon adopt more humanlike behaviors, including greeting the user when activated, creating a more natural, conversational experience.
A Glimpse Into Google’s XR Ambitions
This isn’t Google’s first foray into smart glasses — the tech giant originally introduced Google Glass back in 2013, but the project struggled to find mainstream adoption. However, the 2025 version looks to be more practical and deeply integrated with Google’s AI ecosystem.
The company first laid the groundwork for its extended reality (XR) ambitions in December 2024, announcing Android XR in partnership with Samsung, combining artificial intelligence, augmented reality (AR), and virtual reality (VR) into a unified platform.
The Future of AI Wearables?
If the demo is anything to go by, Google’s Gemini-powered AI Glasses could be more than just another wearable device. With real-time visual understanding, AI memory, and seamless voice interaction on the horizon, Google is inching closer to making science-fiction-like augmented intelligence an everyday reality.
And as the competition in AI hardware heats up — with Meta, Apple, and OpenAI all exploring similar spaces — the future of AI-assisted living could be right in front of our eyes.
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