tech
April 3, 2026
Even Nothing Relented: Everyone Wants Smart Glasses, Here's If They Will Replace Phones
Last year, Meta sold over seven million pairs of smart glasses in collaboration with the Ray-Ban brand. This huge success has caused almost all major tech companies to change their plans. The market is rapidly moving from smartwatches to devices worn directly on the face.
TL;DR
- Meta sold over seven million smart glasses with Ray-Ban last year, driving a market shift from smartwatches to face-worn devices.
- Industry experts believe smart glasses offer superior hands-free video recording and digital assistant access compared to smartwatches.
- Google, Samsung, and Apple are reportedly planning or developing their own smart glass models.
- Nothing's CEO, Carl Pei, initially opposed smart glasses but is now developing an AI-integrated model due to market demand, expected in 2027.
- Smart glasses are evolving beyond phone extensions, filling gaps left by smartwatches with enhanced camera and reminder access.