Alibaba's Qianwen division has launched the N1 and N1 Pro AI glasses, featuring swappable batteries, advanced health monitoring, and eye-tracking capabilities starting at ¥2899.
Samsung's first smart glasses, developed with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, will launch in November with a weight of 41 grams and up to 72 hours of battery life via the charging case.
Xreal has announced that its new Android XR-powered Aura smart glasses will launch in mid-November with prices starting at $1279.
Xreal has launched pre-orders for its Google-partnered Aura glasses, starting at $1,279, with initial shipments of 2,000 units expected by the end of the year.
Norway has introduced a temporary ban on using camera-equipped smart glasses in public spaces, citing privacy concerns and the risk of unauthorized recording.
Dutch optical retailer Hans Anders has halted sales of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium due to rising privacy concerns.
TDK has introduced a new meta-optic mirror technology for direct retinal projection, aiming to simplify smart glasses design and enable mass production.
TDK has introduced a direct retinal projection display for smart glasses using flat meta-optical mirrors, with plans to launch mass production in the coming years.
TDK has developed a flat meta-optic mirror for direct retinal projection in smart glasses, enabling a more natural design for wearable displays.
Meta plans a major 2026 update for Ray-Ban smart glasses, featuring environment-aware navigation, improved notification controls, and AI-powered Hologram avatars for video calls.
Meta is bringing its Muse AI agent to smart glasses, enabling voice-controlled task automation through a private cloud-based Linux environment.
INMO Technology has addressed the recall of its INMO AIR3 smart glasses in North America, citing third-party app compatibility as the cause of overheating.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed bill SB 1130, which aimed to impose strict privacy regulations and mandatory recording indicators on wearable devices like smart glasses.
Amazon plans to equip delivery drivers with smart glasses that capture thousands of photos per shift, with 20 000 units expected to be in use by 2027.
China has introduced the JJF 2385—2026 standard to regulate acoustic testing for smart glasses, effective October 2.
INMO is recalling its AIR3 smart glasses in the US and Canada following reports of overheating that pose a burn risk to users.
Coolpad has released new AI smart glasses starting at ¥699, featuring an 800MP camera, real-time translation, and an integrated AI assistant.
Meta is launching its photorealistic Hologram avatar technology for Ray-Ban smart glasses and Quest headsets this autumn.
Apple plans to release lightweight smart glasses in 2027, while the launch of the second-generation Apple Vision Pro is postponed until 2028.
Meta unveiled a new range of wearable AI hardware at Connect 2026, featuring smart glasses priced from $249 to $1,299 and updates to its Muse AI agent.
