Warby Parker to launch AI glasses with Google in 2026; shares up

Warby Parker

08/12/2025 19:02

** Shares of direct-to-consumer eyewear brand Warby Parker WRBY.N rise about 14% to $21.46 in afternoon trading

** Co and Alphabet GOOGL.O to launch lightweight, AI glasses through their partnership in 2026 - SEC Filing

** On May 20, WRBY said that Google has committed upto $150 million, including an equity investment in the company, as a part of its long-term commitment to partnership

** Speaking at the Reuters NEXT conference in New York on Thursday, WRBY CEO Neil Blumenthal said co will continue to accelerate profit growth because of AI

** As of last close, WRBY down 22% YTD

 (Reporting by Koyena Das in Bengaluru)

 ((Koyena.das@thomsonreuters.com))