⊲ CNBC ⊳Franco-Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica reported a significant increase in sales of its Meta AI glasses, selling over 7 million units in 2025, up from 2 million in the previous two...
Tag: smart glasses
Apple’s XR to go Unobtrusive?
⊲ Forbes ⊳ The article explains why Apple’s move from the Vision Pro headset towards smart glasses reflects a more realistic path to mass adoption. It argues that comfort, social acceptance,...
Apple Expands Human Sensing Tech
⊲ Financial Times ⊳ Apple has acquired Israeli start-up Q.AI for nearly $2 billion, marking its second-largest acquisition. Q.AI's technology interprets facial expressions for "silent speech,"...
VR/MR Headset Sales Faltered in 2025
⊲ The Register ⊳ In 2025, Apple faced significant challenges with its Vision Pro VR/MR headset, shipping only 45,000 units after halting production for the first three quarters. This marked a steep...
Magic Leap Shifts to AR Glasses with Google
⊲ Digital Trends ⊳ Magic Leap has shifted its strategy, announcing a partnership with Google to focus on AR glasses rather than producing standalone hardware. This collaboration aims to blend Magic...
Smart Glasses Surveillance
⊲ Fortune ⊳ Augmented reality glasses are raising privacy alarms as their constant data collection, via cameras, microphones, and GPS, often happens without users’ full awareness. Experts warn...
All Delivery Drivers to Wear Smart Glasses?
⊲ ZDNet ⊳ Amazon is looking to equip delivery drivers with smart glasses to assist with package location and safety. Unveiled at the "Delivering the Future" event, these AI-powered glasses assist...
Smart Glasses Fuel Eyewear Giant’s Growth
⊲ CNBC ⊳ EssilorLuxottica reported an 11.7% year-on-year revenue rise to €6.9 billion in Q3 2025, driven in part by strong demand for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. The wearable tech partnership...
Repairability Sacrificed for AR Excellence
⊲ iFixit ⊳ Meta’s $800 Ray-Ban Display smart glasses house intricate waveguide optics that channel light through multilayered coated glass and internal mirrors, delivering augmented visuals via a...
Meta’s AR Tipping Point?
⊲ The Guardian ⊳ Meta has unveiled three new pairs of AI smart glasses, including the Meta Ray-Ban Display, which features a built-in augmented reality display. These glasses project a colour...
AI Glasses Translate In Real Time
⊲ Digital Trends ⊳ The article reviews the Rokid AI Glasses, highlighting their innovative features, including real-time translation for conversations and images, a teleprompter mode beneficial for...
More Affordable AR on the Way?
⊲ Wccftech ⊳ Meta is reportedly preparing to launch its first smart glasses with a built-in display, codenamed “Hypernova,” priced at $800. This is lower than the expected $1,000+, reflecting a...