Snap Bets on Qualcomm Chips for AI-Powered Smart Glasses
Snap’s Specs unit will use Qualcomm chips for upcoming smart glasses, deepening a long-standing partnership. The move comes as competition intensifies in AI-powered wearables.
Snap’s Specs unit will use Qualcomm chips for upcoming smart glasses, deepening a long-standing partnership. The move comes as competition intensifies in AI-powered wearables.
Meta Platforms has launched new AI-powered Ray-Ban smart glasses for prescription users, expanding its wearable AI product lineup.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance at Prada’s Milan Fashion Week show has sparked speculation about a potential Prada-branded version of Meta’s AI glasses. The company has not confirmed any collaboration.
Meta is reportedly planning to add facial recognition to its smart glasses, allowing users to identify people via AI, despite ongoing privacy and safety concerns.
Meta and EssilorLuxottica are discussing plans to potentially double production capacity for AI-powered smart glasses to meet rising demand. The move would strengthen Meta’s push into AI-driven hardware.
Smart Analytics Global forecasts the AI smart glasses market will quadruple in 2026, driven by Ray-Ban Meta and anticipated entries from Apple and Samsung, with revenue hitting $5.6 billion.
Lenovo introduced its AI Glasses Concept, offering AI-powered controls, live translation, and multi-device integration. The wearable combines productivity and entertainment in a lightweight design.
OpenAI has consolidated internal teams to accelerate development of advanced audio models ahead of a planned audio-first personal device. The effort signals a broader industry shift toward voice-based interfaces.
Meta released a v21 update for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses, introducing conversation focus and a Gemini-powered Spotify music matching feature.