The AI Glasses War: Google vs Apple vs Meta

The AI Glasses War: Google vs Apple vs Meta

From The Gadget Show Podcast by The Gadget Show

May 21, 2026 · 28 min · Season 5 · Episode 12

About this episode

This episode discusses the competition between Google, Apple, and Meta in the realm of AI smart glasses following Google I/O 2026 announcements.

Google I/O 2026 was packed with AI announcements, but the real story might be Google’s new smart glasses. This week, Jason and Suzi break down Gemini AI taking over Google, the return of Google Glass-style wearables, Project Aura XR, and the growing battle between Google, Meta and Apple for the future of AI on your face. Plus: can wearable AI finally go mainstream? #GoogleIO #AI #SmartGlasses #GeminiAI #GoogleGlass #TechPodcast The Gadget Show competition is officially back, with a massive £5,000 tech prize fund up for grabs via CeX! Enter via our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thegadgetshow Huge thanks to CeX for supporting the Podcast. Want to bag yourself a tech bargain or trade in your old gear? Head over to www.webuy.com Full competition Terms and Conditions can be read here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/gadget-show-and-150646343 To get in touch with the Gadget Show Podcast, email: contact@northone.tv Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Jason, Suzi

Topics covered

  • AI
  • smart glasses
  • wearable technology
  • Google I/O
  • tech competition
  • future of AI

Keywords

  • AI
  • smart glasses
  • Google I/O
  • Gemini AI
  • wearable technology
  • Project Aura XR
  • Google Glass

Sponsors

CeX

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Google, Apple, Meta, The Gadget Show

Products: Google Glass, Project Aura XR, Gemini AI

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