Google announces $150 million partnership with Samsung to launch AI-powered glasses in 2026, featuring Gemini assistant and in-lens displays for navigation and translation, directly challenging Meta's dominance in the smart eyewear market.
Meta hires Apple's top UI designer Alan Dye to lead a new Reality Labs creative studio developing AI-powered smart glasses and VR headsets, as Zuckerberg's company aggressively recruits talent from competitors to challenge Apple and OpenAI in the emerging AI consumer device market.
Apple reportedly plans to unveil its first AI-centric product, Apple Glasses, in 2026 with shipping expected in 2027, featuring advanced Siri integration and positioned as a mainstream iPhone accessory at a lower price point than competitors.
Snapchat stock crashes 14% in after-hours trading despite reporting strong Q1 earnings with $1.36 billion revenue, 460 million daily users, and 55% growth in its controversial My AI feature as CEO announces major investments in AI-augmented reality integration.
Amazon trials revolutionary AI smart glasses for delivery drivers that provide hands-free package scanning, turn-by-turn navigation, and hazard detection through computer vision technology displayed directly in their field of view.
EssilorLuxottica's revenue soars 11.7% to €6.9 billion as Meta smart glasses partnership drives over 4 percentage points of growth, with CFO predicting wearables will replace smartphone functionality while Meta expands collaboration to include new Ray-Ban Display glasses and Oakley brand.
Anduril Industries secures major U.S. Army contract to deploy 100 AI-powered EagleEye combat helmets by Q2 2026, replacing Microsoft's failed IVAS program that caused soldier headaches and nausea with advanced AR glasses, thermal vision, and rifle integration technology.
Northrop Grumman's Model 437 Vanguard aircraft prepares for autonomous flight tests with AI software from six partner companies including Red 6, Shield AI, and EpiSci, requiring five more human-piloted flights before full AI control takes over by year-end.
Meta launches $799 Ray-Ban AR smart glasses featuring a built-in display, 12-megapixel camera, and revolutionary neural wristband control, alongside $499 Oakley athletic glasses with 3K video recording, marking a major leap forward in consumer augmented reality technology.
Meta unveils innovative Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, featuring displays, cameras, and wristband controls, poised to revolutionize the wearable technology landscape, set for official unveiling by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at Connect keynote.