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Apple is fast-tracking its AI-powered smart glasses for a 2026 debut, with production starting in 2025. Here's what’s new, what’s scrapped, and how it stacks up against Meta’s Ray-Bans.
Google is committing up to $150 million in Warby Parker to develop smart glasses powered by Gemini, and is investing in the eyewear company.
Titan Eye+ has introduced the Ray-Ban Meta AI Smart Glasses in over 50 select stores across India, marking a significant push into the premium smart eyewear segment. The company cited India’s growing appetite for wearable tech, driven by rising digital adoption, lifestyle consciousness, and demand for convenience.
Meta's aggressive pivot toward AI-powered eyewear is already gaining traction. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, launched in late 2023, have catalyzed a surge in global demand. Sales of AI glasses jumped 216% year-on-year in Q1 2025 to 600,000 units, according to market data, with Meta accounting for nearly 90% of those shipments.
At Google I/O 2025, the company shared more about how Android XR will be integrated into the smart glasses form factor, including practical Gemini features.