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Close-up of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses on a person's face, with a subtle indicator light, symbolizing privacy in wearable tech.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Caught Recording Unprompted; Privacy Fears Heighten

A bug in Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses led to audio recordings without user consent or the 'Hey, Meta' prompt. While Meta claims the issue is now fixed, the incident revives critical privacy concerns surrounding always-on wearable technology.

Oct 18, 2026A. TANAKA2 min

A portrait of Fraser Fleming, a man wearing dark smart glasses, against a blurred city background.

News · Meta

Smart Glasses Stigma: Visually-Impaired Users Call Out "Pervert Glasses" Label

While AI-powered smart glasses empower visually-impaired individuals with crucial independence, a growing public backlash over privacy concerns is creating a harmful social stigma. This perception unfairly impacts those who rely most on the technology.

Oct 18, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

BBC Portrait of Fraser Fleming wearing dark sunglasses and a navy zip-neck polo shirt, standing on a wet city street with parked cars and buildings blurred in the background.

Lifestyle · Meta

Challenging Perceptions: Smart Glasses Empower Visually Impaired Users

While public concerns about privacy persist, Meta's AI-powered eyewear provides life-changing navigation and environmental awareness for those with sight loss. This real-world impact highlights the transformative potential of smart glass technology.

Oct 18, 2026C. LAURENT2 min

News · Meta

Dutch Consumer Group Sues Meta Over AI Glasses Privacy

The Dutch consumer organization Consumentenbond has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging privacy violations concerning its AI camera glasses. They seek a sales ban in the Netherlands if Meta does not implement privacy-protective changes.

Oct 18, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

A close-up shot of Alibaba's Qwen Glasses N1 smart glasses, showcasing their design.

Manufacturer News · Alibaba

Alibaba's Qwen N1 Smart Glasses Challenge Meta on Key Specs

Alibaba's new Qwen Glasses N1, announced October 14, 2026, appear to push hardware boundaries, boasting a significantly higher-resolution camera and impressive battery life compared to Meta's third-generation smart glasses.

Oct 18, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

Futuristic smart glasses worn by diverse individuals, half with a US flag background, half with a Chinese flag background, subtle AI overlays visible

Analysis

2026: The Global Gaze. USA vs. China, The Fight for Your Face Intensifies.

The year 2026 marks the decisive inflection point for smart glasses, defining whether Western individualism or state-backed might will dominate our digital periphery. This geopolitical tech contest pits privacy-first innovation against seamless, opaque integration.

Oct 18, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

A pair of Ray-Ban Meta Audio Clubmaster smart glasses shown from an angle, highlighting the frame and audio technology.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta's Ray-Ban Audio Glasses Land This Week, Starting at $349

Building on user feedback, the new audio-focused smart glasses offer enhanced comfort, a lighter design, and significantly extended battery life for all-day wear.

Oct 17, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

A pair of sleek, minimalist smart glasses resting on a table, with a faint, ethereal glow emanating from their temples, suggesting hidden AI capabilities rather than a visible display.

Analysis

The Silent Takeover: Why Display-Less AI Glasses Are the Real Mass Market Play

While the industry fixates on grandiose AR displays, a more pragmatic revolution is unfolding. Discreet, AI-first eyewear is quietly conquering our faces, proving that less screen is truly more.

Oct 17, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

A translucent black handheld gaming device with gold internal accents and an OLED screen, shown alongside a pair of black AR glasses.

Manufacturer News · ASUS

ASUS Debuts ROG XBOX Ally X20, Bundles XREAL Gaming AR Glasses

Celebrating its 20th anniversary, ROG unveils a premium handheld with an OLED screen and AMD Ryzen AI chip. A limited edition bundle includes ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses.

Oct 16, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

Doja Cat wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses on stage

Manufacturer News · Meta

Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Power Doja Cat's 'Tour Ma Vie' Documentary

A new 12-minute documentary, 'MA VIE WORLD TOUR,' offers fans an exclusive, first-person look at Doja Cat's recent European tour, captured almost entirely on Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The project includes a Meta Lab LA store takeover with interactive demos and exclusive merchandise.

Oct 16, 2026W. CHEN2 min

A stylish, minimalist pair of smart glasses with a subtle, glowing heads-up display reflecting in one lens, blending seamlessly with a blurred background of daily life.

Analysis

The Ghost in the Peripheral: HUD-Only Glasses Quietly Conquer Your Face

While the industry fixates on grandiose AR displays, a more pragmatic revolution is unfolding. Discreet, HUD-only devices are emerging as the true conduits for always-on AI.

Oct 16, 2026W. CHEN5 min

A stylish person wearing Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses, looking natural and integrated into their daily life, perhaps with subtle AI indicators or a visual representation of Muse AI in the background.

Analysis · Meta

Meta's Silent Victory: Ray-Ban AI Glasses are Already Winning the Future

While Apple aims for grand AR spectacles, Meta's subtle, AI-first approach with Ray-Ban glasses is quietly conquering the mass market. It's a battle of pervasive intelligence versus immersive isolation, and discretion is proving dominant.

Oct 15, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

Screenshot from Loony Laps showing miniature die-cast cars racing on a colorful track with loops and jumps, set in a virtual room.

News · Meta

Loony Laps Speeds to Quest Early, Pre-orders Open

Solo developer Paulo Cunha's miniature car racing game, Loony Laps, is launching on December 15, 2026. The die-cast VR and mixed reality kart racer is now available for pre-order on all current Meta Quest headsets for US$12.99.

Oct 14, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Close-up of Alibaba's new smart glasses on a dark background.

Manufacturer News · Alibaba

Alibaba Launches $450 AI Glasses, Deepens Consumer Electronics Play

The tech giant continues its expansion into smart eyewear, leveraging its artificial intelligence initiatives. This marks a strategic move into the competitive consumer electronics market.

Oct 14, 2026A. TANAKA2 min

Samsung Intelligent Eyewear: Gentle Monster frames in burgundy, cream, and lilac above Warby Parker frames in black, green, and brown.

Manufacturer News · Samsung

Samsung's Intelligent Eyewear: Specs, Weight, and Full Design Lineup Revealed

Samsung's anticipated smart glasses, set for a November launch, will weigh approximately 41 grams and feature a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chip.

Oct 14, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Minimalist smart glasses with a subtle, glowing heads-up display reflecting in the lens, set against an urban backdrop.

Analysis · -

The Ghost in the Peripheral: Why HUD-Only Glasses are Staging a Quiet Comeback

The smart glasses industry's obsession with full AR displays is giving way to a more pragmatic, less intrusive future. Discreet, HUD-only devices are emerging as the true conduits for always-on AI, prioritizing utility and user comfort.

Oct 14, 2026W. CHEN5 min

A hacker wearing sleek, unbranded smart glasses, coding on a transparent display with lines of code overlaid on their real-world view.

Analysis

Hackers, Builders: This Is Your Era for Open Smart Glasses

Meta's Muse AI is a glimpse into the future of pervasive intelligence, but its 'walled garden' is a cage. The true revolution for independent builders lies in open platforms, where the ghost in the machine can finally run free.

Oct 13, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

A stylized split image showing a Western person wearing sleek, subtle smart glasses on one side and a person in a futuristic, integrated smart glasses design with subtle Chinese motifs on the other, s

Analysis

2026: The Global Gaze. USA vs. China, the Fight for Your Face Intensifies.

Oct 12, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

Close-up of sleek smart glasses with a subtle glowing AI interface visible through the lens, against a blurred cityscape background.

Analysis

The Ghost in the Machine: Always-On AI is Colonizing Your Eyewear

AI is escaping screens and moving onto our faces, reshaping daily interaction. This pervasive shift, driven by powerful agents like Meta's Muse, faces critical hurdles of privacy and power.

Oct 11, 2026W. CHEN5 min

Abstract representation of two stylized smart glasses lenses, one subtly overlaid with a red, white, and blue motif, the other with red and yellow, converging on a blurred world map.

Analysis

The Global Gaze: Why 2026 Defines the USA vs. China Smart Glasses Race

While Western brands grapple with privacy, battery life, and open platforms, China's silent rise in smart eyewear promises a different future. The battle for our faces is intensifying, pitting consumer-led innovation against state-backed might.

Oct 10, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

Guides · Oakley

Oakley's smart-glasses play: performance, enterprise, and the Meta Vanguard

The iconic eyewear brand is stepping into smart glasses, leveraging its design prowess and a strategic partnership to carve out new territory. Is the Oakley Meta Vanguard a game-changer for active lifestyles and industrial applications?

Oct 9, 2026W. CHEN4 min

A hacker's desk with smart glasses, a soldering iron, a laptop showing code, and open-source logos. A glow emanates from the glasses.

Analysis

Unleashing the Ghost in the Machine: Why Open XR is the Hacker's New Frontier

Meta's powerful Muse AI shows what smart glasses can do, but its closed system stifles innovation. The true revolution for builders lies in open platforms, finally liberating AI from corporate walled gardens.

Oct 9, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

A close-up view of clear-lens Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, with a focus on the camera and frame design.

News · Oakley

Oakley Meta Vanguard Gets Clear Lens, Eyes Workplace- But Safety Claims Unconfirmed

A new clear-lens Oakley Meta Vanguard suggests a massive commercial opportunity for AI glasses in industrial environments. However, employers should not consider social media claims of ANSI Z87 certification as verified safety documentation.

Oct 8, 2026W. CHEN3 min

A pair of sleek, modern smart glasses with a subtle glow, juxtaposed against a chaotic background of wires and battery symbols, hinting at hidden compromises.

Analysis

2026 Smart Glasses Still Miss the Mark for Real Life

The industry is making calculated compromises, not breakthroughs, leaving everyday users with a sophisticated, yet fundamentally incomplete, vision of intelligent eyewear. Current models mostly sidestep the core challenges, resulting in limited utility and enduring user friction.

Oct 8, 2026W. CHEN5 min

A sleek, modern smart glasses design, with a subtle glow around the temples indicating power, but also a visible charging cable nearby or a battery icon on a small interface indicating low power.

Analysis

Smart Glasses are Dodging the Battery Problem, Not Solving It

The smart eyewear industry is making calculated compromises, not breakthroughs. From display-less designs to offloading processing, companies are sidestepping the fundamental power challenge.

Oct 7, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

Stylish person wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses, smiling and casually interacting in a real-world setting, with a subtle AI glow around their head, contrasting with a blurred, isolating VR headset in the

Analysis · Meta

Meta's Trojan Horse: Why Ray-Ban's Subtle AI Dominates Apple's AR Ghetto

While Apple tinkers in its 'spatial computing' sandbox, Meta's quiet, fashionable AI glasses are already winning the war for your face. The future of smart eyewear isn't about screens, it's about seamless, social utility.

Oct 6, 2026W. CHEN5 min

sleek, minimalist eyeglasses with no visible tech, maybe a subtle AI glow or a sound wave graphic

Analysis

The Mass Market Doesn't Want Screens: Why Display-Less AI Glasses Are Winning

Meta's camera-first strategy birthed a privacy nightmare. Now, a wave of discreet, display-less AI glasses from Samsung and others signals the true path to mainstream adoption, prioritizing utility over surveillance.

Oct 5, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

A hacker's desk with smart glasses, a laptop displaying code, and various electronic components, bathed in a futuristic blue light.

Analysis

Muse's Ghost in the Machine: How Open XR Will Empower the Next Wave of Builders

Meta's advanced Muse AI agent showcases unprecedented smart glasses power, but its 'walled garden' approach is unsustainable. The true revolution lies in open platforms like Android XR, where independent builders can finally run wild.

Oct 4, 2026W. CHEN5 min

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta's Muse AI Agent Expands to Smart Glasses

Meta's advanced AI agent, Muse, is slated for a smart glasses launch, enabling users to perform complex actions and keep their phones out of sight. This move shifts the paradigm from simple chatbots to proactive, intelligent assistance in daily life.

Oct 3, 2026M. BELL2 min

A hacker's desk with open-source smart glasses prototypes, circuit boards, and coding screens, symbolizing innovation and building.

Analysis

The Open Frontier: Why Android XR Is the True Playground for Smart Glasses Hackers

Meta's privacy woes have cracked open a door. Now, Android XR and open-source smart glasses are poised to redefine what independent builders can achieve, unburdened by corporate gatekeepers.

Oct 3, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

News · Meta

DuckDuckGo's 'Normal' Sunglasses: A Sharp Jab at Smart Eyewear Privacy

Privacy champion DuckDuckGo partnered with Knockaround to release 'Normal F***ing Sunglasses,' a tech-free eyewear product. Positioned as an anti-surveillance response to devices like Ray-Ban Meta glasses, the initial $35 run sold out quickly.

Oct 2, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

A person wearing sleek, modern smart glasses, representing Samsung's Android XR eyewear.

Manufacturer News · Samsung

Samsung's Android XR Glasses Eye November Release Date

The company's display-less, Gemini-powered smart glasses, seen as a significant move against Meta, will launch in November, according to a Samsung official. They will lean on a connected Galaxy phone for heavier AI processing tasks.

Oct 2, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Stylized render of smart glasses, possibly a collaboration between Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker.

Manufacturer News · Samsung

Samsung's Smart Glasses with Gentle Monster, Warby Parker Clear FCC

New regulatory filings suggest Samsung is nearing a wider launch for its collaborative smart eyewear projects. This move marks a critical step towards bringing the devices to market.

Oct 2, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

A close-up view of sleek, black Samsung smart glasses

Manufacturer News · Samsung

Samsung's Smart Glasses Clear FCC, Eyeing November Debut

Regulatory approval marks a significant step for Samsung's entry into the smart eyewear market. PhoneArena reports the new device could hit shelves as early as November.

Oct 2, 2026W. CHEN2 min

Screenshots of Samsung smart glasses FCC filing documents, showing model numbers.

Manufacturer News · Samsung

Samsung's Smart Glasses Pass FCC, Signaling Imminent Launch

Samsung's long-anticipated smart glasses have appeared in the FCC database, revealing two distinct styles with multiple variants. This regulatory approval brings the intelligent eyewear closer to a market release.

Oct 2, 2026W. CHEN2 min

Two pairs of Rokid smart glasses, one with a thicker frame for a display and one sleek, voice-focused model.

Manufacturer News · Rokid

Rokid Unveils Dual AI Glasses in France: Display and Voice Models Arrive

Chinese manufacturer Rokid has announced the availability of its Rokid AI Glasses and Rokid AI Glasses Style in France. One model features an integrated display, while the other prioritizes voice-based AI interactions.

Oct 2, 2026M. BELL2 min

A pair of Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses resting on a charging case.

Manufacturer News · Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban Meta Launches Camera-Free Audio Glasses

At Meta Connect 2026, the company introduced its latest Ray-Ban collaboration, the Meta Audio glasses. These new smart spectacles forgo cameras entirely, focusing solely on sound for music, calls, and AI assistant interaction.

Oct 2, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Futuristic smart glasses displaying subtle augmented reality information over a bustling city street, blending digital overlays with real-world vision.

Analysis

Always-On AI: The Display-First Revolution Powering Your Next Assistant

While Meta's camera-first Ray-Ban AI glasses face privacy backlashes and thermal meltdowns, a new breed of display-centric, autonomous eyewear is quietly leading the charge. The future of intelligent assistance is subtle, always-on, and directly on your face.

Oct 2, 2026W. CHEN5 min

Sleek, futuristic smart glasses displaying an augmented reality overlay, with no visible camera lens, against a blurred city background.

Analysis

Meta's Retreat Confirms It: The HUD-Only Glass is Quietly Winning

While camera-laden smart glasses spark privacy fears and overheat, a pragmatic revolution is underway. The future of smart eyewear isn't about surveillance, but focused, display-first augmentation.

Oct 1, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

Sleek, minimalist smart glasses with only a subtle glow from a projected display, contrasted against blurred background images of larger, more complex smart glasses with visible cameras.

Analysis

Meta's Burning Retreat Paves Way for Display-First Smart Glasses Comeback

While camera-heavy wearables ignite privacy fears and overheat, a quiet revolution is taking hold. The future of smart glasses isn't about recording the world, but enhancing how we see it.

Sep 30, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

A hacker wearing open-source smart glasses, typing code on a holographic interface projected from the lenses in a dimly lit workshop filled with circuit boards and tools.

Analysis

The Open Frontier: Why Android XR is the Unsung Hero for Smart Glasses Hackers

While Meta battles privacy and thermal meltdowns in its walled garden, a new era for smart glasses builders is dawning. Open-source platforms, spearheaded by Android XR, are democratizing access and accelerating innovation for the next wave of wearables.

Sep 29, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

Xreal Aura smart glasses on a display stand at an event

Reviews · XREAL

Xreal Aura's IFA Debut: Android XR Gets Wearable Screens

At IFA Berlin, Xreal unveiled its Aura smart glasses, developed with Google and Qualcomm. These glasses aim to finally deliver a display-equipped Android XR experience, moving beyond audio-only devices or bulky VR headsets.

Sep 28, 2026A. TANAKA2 min

Analysis · -

Android XR: The Unseen Force Poised to Realign the Smart Glasses Market in 12 Months

While Meta grapples with privacy and thermal meltdowns in its walled garden, an open-source juggernaut is quietly preparing to dismantle existing power structures. Android XR will standardize, democratize, and accelerate the smart glasses ecosystem.

Sep 28, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

A close-up of sleek, modern smart glasses displaying a vibrant augmented reality interface, contrasting with another pair of ordinary-looking glasses on a table.

Analysis

Meta's Display-Less Retreat: How Others Are Silently Winning the AR War

While Meta grapples with privacy and thermal meltdowns, a new guard is quietly perfecting the practical AR display. RayNeo, XREAL, and Rokid are proving that the future of smart glasses isn't about cameras, but compelling visual experiences.

Sep 27, 2026S. WHITMAN5 min

A pair of black INMO Smart Glass AIR3 glasses with a digital display visible on the lens.

Manufacturer News · INMO

INMO Smart Glass AIR3 Recalled Amid Overheating Burn Hazard

Owners of INMO Smart Glass AIR3 devices in Canada and the U.S. should stop using them immediately. A potential burn risk on the left side of the glasses has prompted an urgent recall.

Sep 26, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Taps SoftBank for Ray-Ban AI Glasses Rollout in Japan

Japanese telecom giant SoftBank is now distributing Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, including the new Gen 3 model, significantly expanding their availability in a key tech market.

Sep 26, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Exterior shot of the Meta Lab store signage in a shopping mall setting.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Expands Retail Footprint with First Texas AI Glasses Lab

The Houston Galleria location offers customers direct access to Meta's AI-powered smart eyewear, including Ray-Ban and Oakley models, alongside immersive Meta Quest VR experiences. This strategic expansion aims to integrate advanced technology into daily life.

Sep 26, 2026W. CHEN2 min

Inmo Air3 smart glasses on a flat surface

Manufacturer News · Inmo

Inmo Air3 Smart Glasses Recalled: Overheating Temples Pose Burn Risk

Inmo has issued a recall for its Air3 smart video glasses. The company cites an issue with overheating temples that presents a potential burn hazard to users, advising immediate cessation of use.

Sep 26, 2026C. LAURENT2 min

Snap Specs augmented reality glasses displayed

Manufacturer News · Snap

Snap Specs Usher in Autonomous AR Era. Pre-Orders Open Now.

While Meta and Apple refine headsets and prototypes, Snap has opened pre-orders for its Specs, positioning them as the first fully autonomous AR glasses. These lightweight devices integrate all computing power directly into the temples.

Sep 26, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

Global AI glasses shipments by market 2H23 to 1H26

News · Meta

Meta's AI Glasses Reign Faces Privacy Backlash, Market Diversifies

The AI glasses market is booming, but privacy concerns are creating a clear divide. While Meta controls the vast majority with camera-equipped models, challenger Even Realities prioritizes discretion, offering camera-free eyewear.

Sep 26, 2026M. BELL2 min

A sleek pair of smart glasses plugged into a charging cable, with a glowing battery icon superimposed.

Analysis · Meta

The Silent Drain: Why No One is Solving Smart Glasses' Toughest Problem

The smart eyewear industry is chasing AR dreams and battling privacy fears, yet consistently ignores the silent killer: battery life. Meta's latest product launches inadvertently highlight this fundamental, unsolved conflict.

Sep 26, 2026J. MARCHAND5 min

Key art for Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities, showing colorful geometric shapes and light effects over a stylized grid.

News · Meta

Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities Heads to Meta VR Glasses and Quest Platforms

The iconic puzzle game gets a mixed reality overhaul, leveraging Meta's latest hardware for hand-tracking and environmental immersion. It is slated for a 2027 release.

Sep 25, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

Illustration depicting privacy issues associated with AI-powered smart devices

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Unveils Camera-Free Smart Glasses at Connect, Citing Privacy Push

With sales of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses surging, the company is introducing new models designed to allay public concerns about covert recording and data privacy. This move comes as existing devices face lawsuits and venue restrictions globally.

Sep 25, 2026S. WHITMAN2 min

A person wearing stylish smart glasses, with a subtle glowing indicator light visible on the frame, suggesting active recording.

Analysis · Meta

Smart Glasses Ignite Privacy Crisis in India, Authorities Eye Surveillance Tech

Covert recording via smart eyewear is causing significant harm to individuals in India, yet regulatory action is unlikely as law enforcement explores similar AI-powered surveillance tools. The market is poised for rapid growth, amplifying privacy concerns.

Sep 25, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

A pair of sleek, minimalist smart glasses resting on a subtle, textured surface, with a faint glow emanating from within, hinting at AI presence rather than a visual display.

Analysis

The Ghost in the Machine: Why Display-Less Smart Glasses Are Quietly Winning

While the industry chases full augmented reality, a quieter, more utilitarian category of smart eyewear is surging. User privacy fears and a thirst for subtle, AI-driven utility are driving a surprising market shift towards glasses without screens.

Sep 25, 2026W. CHEN5 min

Three styles of Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses on a white background, including an audio-only model.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Connect: Camera-Free Ray-Ban AI Glasses Tackle Privacy Concerns

At Meta Connect, the company introduced its next generation of Ray-Ban AI glasses, including a new audio-only variant. This strategic move aims to mitigate pervasive privacy concerns surrounding smart eyewear.

Sep 24, 2026C. LAURENT2 min

A pair of black Ray-Ban Meta Audio-Only AI Glasses resting on a surface.

Manufacturer News · Ray-Ban

Ray-Ban Meta Audio Drops Camera, Prioritizes Privacy and Discretion

Meta's new Ray-Ban Meta Audio smart glasses launch without a camera, prioritizing open-ear audio, calls, and integrated Meta AI. This design choice directly confronts the privacy concerns that have long dogged camera-equipped wearables.

Sep 24, 2026W. CHEN2 min

A close-up of the Meta Glasses LISA Edition, showing a cat-eye frame with star details and an accompanying charging case.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Connect 2026: LISA Edition Smart Glasses Debut

Meta expands its smart eyewear lineup, partnering with BLACKPINK's LISA on two distinct frame styles. The collaboration introduces a new Capri cat-eye silhouette alongside bespoke charms and star details, priced at $399 USD.

Sep 24, 2026J. MARCHAND2 min

Image of Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, likely showing a Clubmaster style frame.

Manufacturer News · Ray-Ban Meta

Ray-Ban Meta Unveils Audio-Only AI Glasses, Ditching the Camera for Privacy

Addressing user privacy concerns, Ray-Ban Meta introduces its first smart eyewear without integrated cameras, focusing solely on hands-free audio experiences.

Sep 24, 2026C. LAURENT2 min

A pair of sleek, dark Meta VR Glasses floating, connected by a cable to a small compute puck.

Manufacturer News · Meta

Meta Unveils Lightweight VR Glasses, Shifts Focus to Personal AI Superintelligence

Meta announced its 100-gram VR Glasses, priced at $1,299.99, set for a spring 2027 launch. The company also confirmed its AI-powered smart glasses will function as over-the-counter hearing aids, alongside an expanded Ray-Ban audio lineup and a new AI keychain device.

Sep 24, 2026W. CHEN2 min

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