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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: Future Smartphone Replacement Faces Stock Shortages

10/13/2025

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Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses offer a smartphone-free experience with texting and video calls.
High demand in the United States has caused stock shortages.
Repairability issues, especially with battery replacement, raise longevity concerns.
Francesco Milleri, CEO of EssilorLuxottica, says smart glasses could replace smartphones as central devices, while Apple and Google are exploring the market.
The glasses will launch in Europe in 2026 amid growing competition in augmented reality technology.

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Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses offer a smartphone-free experience with texting and video calls.
High demand in the United States has caused stock shortages.
Repairability issues, especially with battery replacement, raise longevity concerns.
Francesco Milleri, CEO of EssilorLuxottica, says smart glasses could replace smartphones as central devices, while Apple and Google are exploring the market.
The glasses will launch in Europe in 2026 amid growing competition in augmented reality technology.