<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>Google is reportedly planning to invest $100 million in its smart glasses partner Gentle Monster, a South Korean fashion eyewear brand.</li><li>The investment is part of Google's preparation for the rollout of Android XR-equipped smart glasses.</li><li>Google is expected to sign a deal worth around $100 million to obtain a 4% stake in Gentle Monster.</li><li>The smart glasses, set to release in 2026, will feature Google's Gemini AI and may include on-board displays for visual output.</li><li>Competitors like Meta, Samsung, and Apple are also working on their own smart glasses to compete in the wearable computing market.</li><li>Meta announced its Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses in collaboration with Ray-Ban Meta partner EssilorLuxottica.</li><li>Samsung and Apple are reportedly gearing up to launch their own smart glasses in the future, with Samsung potentially releasing a device this year and Apple by 2026.</li></ul>

Google Reportedly to Invest $100M in Smart Glasses Partner Gentle Monster

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