Google gave attendees at this week's I/O developer conference a chance to test its upcoming AI-powered glasses with visual displays, offering a glimpse beyond the audio-only version scheduled to launch this fall. The Android XR glasses feature an in-lens display that overlays helpful information directly onto the real world, including widgets for weather updates, walking directions, Uber pickup information, live translation, and even custom AI-generated widgets. The company confirmed the glasses will work with both iOS and Android devices, though these display-enabled models represent the next generation beyond the audio-only frames coming later this year. The tech giant developed the eyewear in partnership with Warby Parker, Gentle Monster, and Samsung, combining Google's software expertise with the fashion brands' design sensibilities. The specific unit tested was a polished prototype designed primarily for experimenting with the display technology and battery performance rather than final aesthetics. Google representatives explained this approach let them focus on the technical "insides" of the glasses without worrying about style variations, meaning the test unit looked quite different from what consumers will eventually purchase in terms of fit, shape, and dimensions. Users activate Gemini by pressing and holding the right side of the frame for two seconds, triggering a startup chime that confirms the assistant is listening and ready. In the demo version, starting Gemini simultaneously activated the camera, though Google noted the shipping version will let users choose whether to enable the camera when the assistant activates. The future retail version will also include head detection sensors to automatically power the glasses on or off based on whether they're being worn.