Google announced a $150 million investment in Warby Parker to co-develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. An initial $75 million is committed towards product development and commercialization, with an additional $75 million contingent on milestones. This collaboration mirrors Meta's successful strategy with EssilorLuxottica. The partnership aims to leverage Warby Parker's established brand and retail presence for a series of smart glasses, launching after 2025, offering both prescription and non-prescription options with multimodal AI.

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