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Meta Launches Smart Glasses; Apple Follows in 2026

10/15/2025

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Meta Platforms, Inc. unveiled Ray-Ban AI Display Smart Glasses at Connect 2025, with a display and gesture controls.
The glasses target tech enthusiasts, creators, and professionals, offering hands-free navigation and overlays.
The $799 price and limited battery life may deter users.
xMEMS Labs is developing components to reduce bulk and improve audio and cooling.
Apple Inc. is reportedly working on smart glasses with dual operating modes for a 2026 launch.

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Meta Platforms, Inc. unveiled Ray-Ban AI Display Smart Glasses at Connect 2025, with a display and gesture controls.
The glasses target tech enthusiasts, creators, and professionals, offering hands-free navigation and overlays.
The $799 price and limited battery life may deter users.
xMEMS Labs is developing components to reduce bulk and improve audio and cooling.
Apple Inc. is reportedly working on smart glasses with dual operating modes for a 2026 launch.