Google Invests $150 Million In AI-Powered Smart Glasses With Warby Parker

Google, led by CEO Sundar Pichai, is committing up to $150 million to develop AI-powered smart glasses in partnership with Warby Parker, the consumer eyewear company co-founded by Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa. Announced during Google I/O 2025, the deal includes an initial $75 million investment toward product development and commercialization, with another $75 million contingent on milestone achievements—also granting Google an equity stake. The glasses will run on Android XR and feature Gemini AI and AR capabilities, with the first product line expected post-2025. This move echoes Meta’s Ray-Ban collaboration strategy, leveraging Warby Parker’s design appeal and retail presence. AMOUNT: $150,000,000 HQ: #MountainView #California #VentureCapital #Google #SundarPichai #WarbyParker #TradedVC