Trying on AI wearables at Google I/O 2025

At Google I/O 2025, I got to try on some of the hardware that shows where AI might be headed next - from glasses to headsets to your car dashboard.

Google’s prototype smart glasses

Google is experimenting with a new pair of Android XR glasses. They have speakers, microphones, a camera, and a small display in the lens. The idea is to give you hands-free access to notifications, navigation, and other info from your phone—powered by Gemini, Google’s AI assistant.

At one point I asked the glasses to tell me about a painting I was looking at. Because it’s AI, it could carry on a conversation about what I was seeing.

Samsung’s headset: Project Moohan

I also previewed Samsung’s upcoming headset called Project Moohan. It blends virtual screens into your real surroundings.

At one point, I was virtually standing on top of the pyramids in Egypt. I could also bring up Google Maps, scroll through photos, or watch YouTube. The virtual screen looked sharp and appeared to float clearly in my field of view.

This is sort of like a version of Apple Vision Pro - hopefully it’s cheaper when it launches.

Gemini in the car

Gemini is also replacing Google Assistant in the car. I experienced a demo where a Googler asked for fun places to take the kids and another where they asked for dinner ideas based on what was in the fridge.

This version of Gemini goes beyond voice commands, offering suggestions and tying into more apps, video services, and games. Google says features like video playback are limited to when the car is parked.