Meta, ai and Smartglasses

Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Are a “Game-Changer” for the Visually Impaired
Meta Platforms’ (META) artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses are proving to be a “game-changer” for the visually impaired,
Meta is hell-bent on making 2025 the year of smart glasses — and I've never been more ready
So, that leaves Meta and maybe Samsung in the game, and only one of those companies actually has a product you can buy right now. It's obviously too early to say how Meta's plans to ship more AI wearables will go in 2025, but if there's one tech company with enough interest and funds to make it work, my money is on Meta.
The Next Big Thing Beyond Agentic AI? How Smart Glasses Could Be Meta's Masterstroke.
But Meta's decision to forge ahead with its smart glass development appears to be a masterstroke. And it just might position the company to be the leader in what could be the next big thing beyond agentic AI.
Meta’s Ray-Bans smart glasses sold more than 1 million units last year
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed sales figures for the company’s Ray-Ban smart glasses for the first time, telling employees that over 1 million units were sold in 2024. In remarks during an all-hands meeting seen by The Verge, Zuckerberg posed a question to staff about whether sales would go from 1 million to as much as 5 million units in 2025.
Meta’s AI-Powered Ray-Bans Are Life-Enhancing for the Blind
The tech giant made smart specs for the general public. Visually impaired owners use them to help with everyday tasks, though some critics cite safety concerns.
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a hit, and it's now planning a massive production ramp-up
EssilorLuxottica, the main partner behind Meta’s smart glasses, has revealed how well the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are doing. Turns out, since launching in October 2023, theyv
Why enterprises are choosing smart glasses that talk — not overwhelm
Meta’s smart glasses enable professionals to stream video to remote experts without interrupting their workflow. In contrast, ...
This breakthrough holographic display could make AR glasses a reality in 2026
Swave's HXR chip could be the breakthrough we need to enjoy slim, lightweight, low-cost AR glasses without sacrificing quality or battery life.
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What’s next for smart glasses
AI agents, power struggles, and more apps from third-party developers: Here’s what’s coming in 2025 and beyond ...
Apple Kills AR Glasses, Hello Alexa AI, Reality Labs’ Reality, More Cinematic AI
Apple halts AR glasses, prioritizing Vision Pro. Amazon upgrades Alexa with AI. Meta’s MR struggles despite smart glasses ...
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Meta reportedly developing Oakley smart glasses and high-end devices
Orion glasses are expected to feature advanced capabilities such as holographic projections, enhanced spatial awareness and the ability to interact with virtual objects in real time. Should Meta ...
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It sure sounds like Oakley and Meta are making the best smart glasses ever
But before we get there, we’ll get a new wave of AI smart glasses that may or may not include an AR experience. Meta already has a pair of goggles like that, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
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Meta’s next smart glasses may be with Oakley
Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. Meta may be releasing new Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year, according to a new Bloomberg report. The Oakley-branded ...