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Smart Glasses Set to Replace Smartphones, Says CEO

10/10/2025

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  • EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri predicts that smart glasses may replace smartphones as essential devices.
  • The company aims to increase production of Ray-Ban Meta glasses to 10 million units annually by 2024.
  • This expansion will facilitate the development of new products, such as myopia-correcting lenses and wearable devices.
  • EssilorLuxottica's partnership with Meta includes a $3.5 billion investment from Meta for a 3% stake.
  • Both companies face rising competition from rivals in the U.S. and China in the smart eyewear market.