Smart Glasses

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has the potential to outshine Meta Platforms, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) Ray-Ban smart glasses, says analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. What Happened: Over the weekend, Kuo highlighted Apple’s lag in the smart glasses market, especially compared to Meta’s Ray-Ban models....

Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and EssilorLuxottica are preparing to launch new AI-powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands, according to information obtained by CNBC on Tuesday.  The move follows the strong performance of the second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses, which...

Technology giant Qualcomm Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) aims to diversify its handset revenue in the future, and smart glasses could be one area of growth. What Happened: Qualcomm demonstrated on-glass Gen AI without a phone or the cloud at the Augmented World Expo this week. The live demonstration from...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reportedly plans to launch AI-powered smart glasses in late 2026 to compete with Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) Ray-Bans. What Happened: Apple has ramped up efforts to begin mass production of prototypes by the end of this year with overseas suppliers, reported...

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg's shirt may have stolen part of the show during Wednesday's Meta Connect event, which highlighted new products and the growth of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and metaverse ambitions. What Happened: Zuckerberg has become known for his...

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), acknowledged that the current social media experience on smartphones is “anti-social.” This revelation is part of the reason why he is focusing on the development of Ray-Ban smart glasses. What Happened: Zuckerberg, in a...

Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:META) is trading higher Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that it plans to acquire a 5% stake in eyewear company EssilorLuxottica (OTC:ESLOY). What Happened: EssilorLuxottica, Meta’s partner for the Ray-Ban smart glasses, with an investment value of...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) is reportedly set to reveal its first true augmented reality or AR glasses, codenamed Orion, at its annual Connect developer event this fall. What Happened: The AR glasses, a product of Meta’s Reality Labs division, have been developing for several years....

Popular tech analyst Marques Brownlee has shared his theory about how companies like Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) have been spending tons of money to develop VR headsets like Quest 3 and gadgets like Ray-Ban’s Meta Smart Glasses so that they can...

Despite high hopes, Alphabet Inc.‘s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Glass Enterprise project has ended, leaving many wondering what went wrong with this augmented reality technology.  What Happened: On Wednesday, Google announced that it halted sales of its Glass Enterprise smart...

One of the bigger news stories in the investing world Thursday was Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) changing its name and stock symbol. The company has changed its name to Meta and will change its ticker to MVRS on Dec. 1. The announcement from Facebook sent many augmented reality and virtual reality...

Mike Gurman, a noted Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) analyst, spent a week with “Ray-Ban Stories” smart glasses from Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) and has been left less than impressed. What Happened: Gurman used the latest edition of his newsletter to highlight a difference between the approach...

Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) launched its first smart glassses on Thursday in partnership with Ray-Ban maker Essilor Luxottica (OTC: ESLOY), and now Italian authorities want clarification on how the glasses will function, according to a Reuters report. What happened: The social media giant has...

Facebook has been rumored to be working on smart glasses since 2019. The company announced updated plans on the long-rumored growth item during its earnings call this week. What Happened: Facebook Inc (NASDAQ: FB) CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed on its earnings call its next product release will be...

The current product development cycle will be the biggest one over the last decade for Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL), Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said Monday on CNBC's "Squawk Box." Product Pipeline: 2021 will be the strongest iPhone year Apple has ever had, Ives told CNBC...