Google showcased its early-day Android XR smart glasses prototype, garnering excitement at Google I/O.The prototype glasses, made by Samsung, resemble standard black frames with hidden tech features.The glasses incorporate a screen in the lens, displaying information such as time and weather.Functionality includes capturing photos, messaging, calls, and translating capabilities.The navigation feature impresses with unobtrusive visual cues and route guidance.Developers can begin development and testing by the end of the year, with no exact timeframe for consumer release.Google's AI assistant, Gemini, demonstrated impressive capabilities on the Android XR glasses.Various brands, including Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, are poised to release Android XR-powered smart glasses.The potential of Gemini integration and functional screens in a compact frame shows promise for the future of smart glasses.The article shares optimism about the evolving landscape of smart glasses and the balance between form and function.Excitement surrounds upcoming developments in smart glasses, including Meta's and Apple's rumored entries into the market.