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Meta goes it alone with cheaper Meta Glasses – and Kylie Jenner is down with that

Meta has announced its first smart glasses without third-party branding – and they're cheaper too

Meta launches budget line of AI smart glasses

Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica on Tuesday announced a new range of lower-cost AI smart glasses, building ‌on the success of their Ray-Ban wearable devices.

Bangkok Post

Meta launches its own, cheaper version of its smart glasses

Release comes ahead of rumoured plans by competitors including Apple

The Independent UK

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Meta announces new range of smart glasses starting at $299

Meta Platforms on ‌Tuesday ⁠announced ⁠a new range of AI ⁠smart ‌glasses in partnership ⁠with EssilorLuxottica, starting at $299. Although built in collaboration with Luxottica, the new range of glasses are the first to not be associated with any of the eyewear firm's popular ⁠brands such ‌as Ray-Ban or Oakley.

The Economic Times

'Our goal is to reach every corner of the market': Meta CTO Andrew 'Boz' Bosworth on the new $299 EssilorLuxotica Meta Glasses

Meta and Essilor Luxottica just released more stylish and much more affordable AI smart glasses, and Kylie Jenner even helped design one pair — but we had questions.

TechRadar

I went hands-on with all of Meta’s new $299 smart glasses to see if they’re actually better without the logos

The smart glasses in the new Meta Glasses collection are cheaper and have an improved fit but the ultra-trendy Kylie Jenner frames completely steal the show.

Tom’s Guide

The Ray-Ban heir who wants to buy out his own family from the luxury brand

An heir to the Ray-Ban fortune has gone public with a direct appeal to his family's holding company, urging it to support his multi-billion-euro plan to buy out two of his siblings just days before a decisive shareholder vote.

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The Smart Glasses Gold Rush Is Leaving Old-School Eyewear Behind

Alphabet and Samsung's entry into smart glasses signals a hardware supercycle, challenging Meta's early market lead with EssilorLuxottica.

MarketBeat

Can Google and Samsung redefine smart eyewear with Android XR, or will history repeat with a new generation of 'Glassholes'?

Samsung's Android XR glasses are launching later this year, but let's hope Google can avoid another 'Glassholes' moment.

Android Central

Nikon buyout just “speculation”? Stock surge cools following bombastic claims of takeover

The jump in stocks that sent the internet into a frenzy has dropped and Nikon is still owned by, well, Nikon…

Digital Camera World

Retail customers sue FedEx and Ray-Bans maker over tariff refunds

The federal court lawsuits seek to ensure that consumers get a share of any refunds the businesses get

The Independent UK

Meta's smart glasses success is getting harder to ignore — and rivals should be worried

Meta sold over 7 million Ray-Bans last year as smart glasses revenue more than tripled in early 2025.

Android Central

Solos is taking aim at Meta, EssilorLuxottica for alleged smart glasses patent infringement in pivotal case

Smart glasses are booming, in large part thanks to Meta. But one of its competitors is now accusing Ray-Ban Meta products of violating its patents.

Android Central

Meta plans to double production of Ray-Ban smart glasses to meet soaring demand

Meta is set to escalate production of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses to nearly 20 million units this year, responding to soaring demand.

Android Central

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Benzinga

Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Might Never Have Happened If Not For One Cold Email — EssilorLuxottica's Rocco Basilico Reveals How It All Started

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) now-popular Ray-Ban smart glasses trace their origins to an unexpected spark: a cold email sent directly to Mark Zuckerberg by EssilorLuxottica (OTC:ESLOF) executive Rocco Basilico.

Benzinga

Ross Gerber Says Meta's Smart Glasses Give Him 'Hope' To Give Up His Phone One Day — Just Like Mark Zuckerberg Predicted 10 Years Ago

Over the weekend, investor Ross Gerber praised Meta Platform, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) smart glasses, giving a reminder of the prediction Mark Zuckerberg made 10 years ago.

Android Central

If you don't love the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, you won't like smart glasses, period

This Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) review will help both smart glasses newbies and Gen 1 owners whether these impressive glasses are the right fit.

Benzinga

Weekend Tech Roundup: China Targets Nvidia, Meta's AI Glass Ambitions, AMD's Bet And More

From China’s crackdown on Nvidia’s AI chips to Google’s controversial AI healthcare tool, the tech industry was abuzz this week with developments that could shape the future of technology.

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Benzinga

Meta, Ray-Ban Target 10 Million AI Glass Production By 2026

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging smart glasses market.

Android Central

Leaked Ray-Ban Display Glasses set to offer a stylish leap forward ahead of Google, Samsung, and Amazon

Meta has been investing in AR and VR R&D for over a decade, and the company's work is about to pay off big time with more smart glasses.

International Business Times

Armani's Will Lays Path To Potential Buyout By Rival

Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers.

The Guardian - UK

Giorgio Armani’s will says his brand should be sold or seek IPO

Late founder instructs heirs to gradually sell stakes with priority given to LVMH, L’Oréal or EssilorLuxottica

The Independent UK

Giorgio Armani’s will instructs heirs to sell 15% of his empire

According to his will, published online Friday by Italian daily La Repubblica

Tom’s Guide

Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses review: What I love (and what’s still missing)

I reviewed the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, which offer sharper 3K video, polarized PRIZM lenses, and longer battery life compared to Ray-Ban Meta. They definitely have a target audience, but the lack of prescription lens support, limited frame options, and higher price may limit appeal for everyday wear.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg Says Not Wearing Meta Ray-Ban Like AI Glasses Will Be Similar To Having Poor Vision Without Corrective Contact Lenses

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence will become so essential that not wearing them will put users at a cognitive disadvantage—similar to living with poor eyesight and no corrective lenses.

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