June 17, 2026
By Chris Soriano
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Samsung just revealed a key ingredient for next-generation smart glasses

Adamya Sharma / Android AuthorityTL;DR Samsung Display is unveiling a prototype XR display designed for smart glasses. The company says the tiny RGB OLEDoS (OLED on Silicon) panel delivers bright, sharp visuals for features like real-time translation, navigation, and weather information. While Samsung Display hasn’t confirmed any products using the display, it could potentially appear

June 8, 2026
By Jeffrey Albus
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Lawmakers push for mandatory smart glasses recording lights

Joe Maring / Android AuthorityTL;DR A Pennsylvania lawmaker has proposed a law requiring devices like smart glasses visually indicate when they’re recording. Smart glasses from companies like Meta already feature recording lights. In the US, there is no national requirement that wearable recording devices feature recording lights or other indicators. The proposed law would apply

June 4, 2026
By Andy Baehr
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Metas smart glasses face-recognition plans may be further along than you realize

TL;DR Meta has reportedly embedded unreleased face-recognition code for its smart glasses inside the Meta AI app. The feature, internally called NameTag, does not appear to be enabled yet. Meta says it is still only exploring the technology, but the new report says core components were added as early as January. Ray-Ban Meta glasses are

June 1, 2026
By Jamie Crawley
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Meta’s smart glasses lead grows as Apple reportedly hits another delay

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR Apple’s smart glasses reportedly face another delay, giving rivals more time to strengthen their position in the rapidly growing wearable AI market. Meta continues to build momentum with its Ray-Ban smart glasses and is reportedly working on additional models, potentially widening its lead before Apple arrives. Unlike Apple, Meta’s

May 29, 2026
By Mauricio Di Bartolomeo
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Meta is cooking up a new line of smart glasses, and they may not be Ray-Bans

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityTL;DR FCC documents reveal Meta is working on a new line of AI glasses. The smart glasses carry the model numbers G4QM, G4QR, G4QS, and G4Q. Unlike previous models, this FCC application was filed by Meta. Meta has had a fair amount of success in the smart glasses market. As

May 27, 2026
By Jeffrey Albus
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XREAL’s $299 AR glasses finally look like something people may actually wear

TL;DR XREAL has launched its new X By XREAL sub-brand alongside the a01 AR glasses, which feature a lightweight 62g design, a 1600-nit HDR10 display, and interchangeable front frames for customization. The a01 focuses heavily on comfort and practicality, featuring slimmer hardware, multiple nose pad options, transparent or immersive viewing modes, and a new anti-shake

May 26, 2026
By Dovile Silenskyte
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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited time

C. Scott Brown / Android AuthorityWearable tech just got a lot cooler, and if you’ve been eyeing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, now might be the time to grab them. These innovative shades combine timeless Wayfarer styling with cutting-edge AI features, and they’re currently priced at $224 — 25% off their retail price.The Ray-Ban Meta

May 21, 2026
By Darius Moukhtarzadeh
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Meta beware: Google could end up selling 2 million Android XR glasses this year

TL;DR Analysts appear bullish on Google’s upcoming Android XR glasses. According to an analyst firm’s forecast, Google could sell nearly 2 million units of its smart glasses in 2026. This would surpass Meta Ray-Ban’s first-year estimated sales. Google’s first attempt at smart glasses was an utter failure. To avoid the pattern, Google is taking a

May 18, 2026
By Jay Yarow
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Ready to try smart glasses? The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) just got their first Amazon discount

Smart glasses are making a gradual entrance into the wearables world. Some people find the idea of them a bit of a privacy gray area, but plenty of others are just waiting for the right opportunity to add them to their collections at a palatable price. If you’re in the second camp, the Ray-Ban Meta

May 15, 2026
By J Christopher Giancarlo
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Meta’s latest Ray-Ban feature is a silent texting trick Android users will love

TL;DR Meta is rolling out the virtual handwriting feature to all Ray-Ban Display glasses. Live captions are coming to more apps, and walking directions are available across the US. It is also opening up developer access for the glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are getting a bunch of new capabilities today, including several new