TL;DR
- Google is working on a new “Hey Gemini” hotword for Android XR glasses.
- It could also let Gemini automatically turn on the camera to answer questions about the wearer’s surroundings.
- Google will likely let users disable the automatic camera activation feature.
What started off with “Hey Google” and “Ok Google” for Google Assistant now looks like it is heading toward “Hey Gemini.” Google has been transitioning away from Google Assistant, and we recently spotted clues that a new hotword might be in the works, too. Now, we’re seeing clear evidence that Google is working on a “Hey Gemini” hotword for Android XR glasses.
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