2026 is all set to be a breakout year for smartglasses
Android Police • • technology
Key Points:
- Meta's affordable Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses and the higher-tech Ray-Ban Display model are experiencing strong demand in the US, prompting EssilorLuxottica to plan doubling production to 20 million pairs by the end of 2026.
- Due to high US demand and production constraints, Meta has delayed the international launch of the Ray-Ban Display glasses but is simultaneously planning a 10% workforce reduction in its Reality Labs division.
- The growing interest in smartglasses has positively impacted related companies like Warby Parker, whose stock rose 10% after Meta's announcement, and Rokid, which is expanding retail availability in multiple countries to promote wearable AI adoption.
- Samsung is actively developing smartglasses, with two model numbers
