Smart Glasses

Meta is developing prototype 'super sensing' smart glasses that continuously record audio and take photos every few seconds. The glasses would allow users to query Meta AI about the captured data, though raw footage and audio may not be stored or accessible to the user.

The New York State Unified Court System has banned smart glasses in its courts. The decision targets a new accessory described as smart glasses.

Meta's smart glasses will now disable the camera if users tamper with the privacy light. This update is more restrictive than previous measures, which only blocked the camera when the LED was covered.

Meta will disable the camera on its smart glasses if users tamper with the recording LED. The company addresses privacy concerns about the device in an FAQ.

Meta is updating its smart glasses to disable the camera if the privacy LED light is tampered with, addressing modders who have physically altered the light. The update follows previous attempts to prevent tampering by alerting users when the light is blocked.

A Shenzhen-based startup founded by a former Apple Watch engineer is developing a $1 billion smart glasses product to compete with Meta. The company aims to challenge Meta's position in the fast-growing smart glasses market.

Even Realities, a smart glasses maker, achieved a $1B valuation after securing $150M in funding led by Meituan and Tencent. The company is developing camera-free smart glasses and was founded by an ex-Apple team.

Meta is introducing a subscription model for its smart glasses, requiring users to pay for 'expanded access' to advanced features after purchasing the hardware.

Meta has implemented rate limits on the Conversation Focus feature of its smart glasses, restricting free usage to three hours per month.

Big Tech is focusing on smart glasses as a potential defining hardware design of the AI era. However, the success of this technology depends on consumer adoption and willingness to wear the devices.

A new report from Fortune predicts that smartphones may become obsolete within the next decade as AI-powered wearables like smart glasses could replace them as primary personal devices. Tech leaders in Silicon Valley argue that current smartphones are not designed for the next generation of artificial intelligence.

Developers are exploring smart glasses for coding, with AWS advocate Darko Mesaros using Even Realities' glasses to monitor coding agents via voice and gesture. Amazon, OpenAI, and Anthropic are advancing hands-free work tools, though Amazon does not currently plan smart-glass coding integrations. AWS faces skepticism from developers who view it as lagging in AI innovation.

Meta is launching its own smart glasses brand with a starting price of $299, which is $80 cheaper than the Ray-Ban Meta models. The new glasses include three frame styles, one of which is a $399 collaboration with Kylie Jenner.

Meta has announced new smart glasses starting at $299, with executives describing them as a step toward more advanced devices featuring lens-integrated screens. The move reflects CEO Mark Zuckerberg's continued focus on wearable technology.

Snap's long-awaited smart glasses debut, described as having 'ridiculously expensive' AR glasses, has negatively impacted the company's stock performance.

Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon stated that AI agents will replace apps and the company is developing 40 new AI-powered devices. He expressed optimism about smart glasses becoming as significant as smartphones.

Virkkunen is developing a close relationship with Brazil, as highlighted in the article's focus on AI envoy, child safety, and Meta's smart glasses. The article covers these three main topics.

Major tech companies are competing to develop smart glasses with AI. Ziad Asghar, a Qualcomm executive, discusses the topic with CBS News.

Europe intensified its regulatory actions against Big Tech by ordering Meta to reverse a block on third-party AI assistants on WhatsApp and threatening new rules for smart glasses over privacy concerns. The EU has also pursued antitrust cases against Google and Apple, while Meta faces a €200 million fine it is appealing. The measures may heighten tensions with the U.S., which argues EU regulations disproportionately target American tech firms.

England's exams watchdog, Ofqual, warns that smart glasses and hidden earpieces could enable undetectable cheating during GCSEs. Device-related malpractice cases accounted for 44.3% of incidents in 2025 exams, with regulators concerned about evolving wearable technology. Ofqual also highlights challenges from AI-generated coursework, proposing stricter verification measures.

Wired discovered code for an unreleased facial recognition feature in Meta's AI app. Meta has previously been reported to be exploring facial recognition for its smart glasses.

Meta has implemented facial recognition technology in its smart glasses, as reported by Buchodi.com. The article has received 103 points and 68 comments on Hacker News.

Meta added face-recognition code to millions of phones as part of its smart glasses platform, designed to identify people using biometric data stored on users' devices. The code was discovered by WIRED and is part of an unreleased system.

Ofqual, the exams watchdog, has warned of an increase in high-tech cheating methods. Invigilators are being trained to detect devices such as smart glasses and hidden earpieces.

The chief regulator warns that smart glasses pose a new cheating threat in exams. The article highlights concerns about emerging technology facilitating academic dishonesty.

President Donald Trump signed a new AI executive order featuring a voluntary review system for tech companies, a dedicated cybersecurity clearinghouse, and no mandatory licensing, marking a shift from the previous hands-off approach. The article also covers Anduril and Meta’s collaboration on augmented-reality smart glasses for military use, including drone strike capabilities via eye-tracking and voice commands.

Apple's smart glasses are reported to be delayed until the end of 2027 for their debut.

Meta is developing an AI pendant and smart glasses, aiming to sell 10 million wearables by the second half of 2026, as reported by The Information.

XREAL, a smart glasses company partnered with Google, claims to have overcome longstanding challenges in the industry. CEO Chi Xu believes the sector has reached a critical turning point, signaling potential growth and maturation.

Meta is adding third-party apps and games to its smart glasses, making them more useful. The smart glasses cost $800. This addition could increase their functionality.

Major tech companies are expected to sell millions of smart glasses, despite growing concerns over privacy invasion. Meta's smart glasses are selling better than ever, indicating a surge in demand. The sales growth raises questions about user data protection and surveillance.

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency plans to develop its own smart glasses to supplement its facial recognition app. The smart glasses will be used to enhance the agency's ability to identify individuals. This development is part of ICE's efforts to improve its surveillance capabilities.

The article discusses live-captioning smart glasses that can provide subtitles for real-life conversations, making it easier to understand what others are saying. This technology is tested by WIRED and is available in 2026. The smart glasses can be turned on to display subtitles, improving communication.

Meta faced controversy after employees were fired for viewing private content captured by users of its smart glasses, sparking debates over privacy and data handling policies.

Meta and a subcontractor are disputing the reasons behind over 1000 job losses in Kenya, with workers claiming they were fired after witnessing smart glasses users engaging in sexual activity. The disagreement centers on the justification for the redundancies.

Images of Samsung's rumored smart glasses have been leaked, but no additional details about the device's features or release date are provided. The leak suggests ongoing development of wearable technology by the company.

The article highlights the growing smart glasses market in 2026, featuring companies like Meta, Viture, and Xreal. These wearable devices offer AI assistant integration, music playback, and on-face display screens, emphasizing their role in advancing wearable technology.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has allocated millions of dollars for 'smart glasses' equipped with facial recognition technology for immigration agents. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has raised concerns that this technology could be invasive to both American citizens and migrants.

L'Atitude 52°N's Kickstarter-funded smart glasses come with AI features for one year, but the company has not yet determined the cost for continued access beyond that period. The product is developed by former OnePlus engineers, raising questions about potential hidden costs for long-term use.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering the development of smart glasses for use by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The initiative aims to enhance surveillance and operational capabilities for immigration enforcement.