Wearables

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XReal Raises $100 Million and Unveils Latest Smart Glasses
January 08, 2026

Smart glasses maker XReal reportedly raised $100 million and is now valued at over $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

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Smart Ring Shipments Projected to Jump 49%
January 05, 2026

Smart rings are reportedly going from niche gadgets to mainstream health/wellness products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Will Meta’s Bet on Practical AI Glasses Pay Off in the Long Run?
September 24, 2025

Are they a breakthrough in wearable tech? Just another pair of smart glasses? Or a product destined to struggle for relevance? Meta’s Ray-Ban Display promises everyday utility with AI integration, but winning over consumers will be the real test. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon Developing Augmented Reality Glasses for Consumers and Delivery Drivers
September 10, 2025

Amazon is reportedly developing augmented reality (AR) glasses for consumers and for delivery drivers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

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Meta to Unveil Smart Glasses With Display in September
August 19, 2025

Meta is reportedly set to unveil smart glasses that incorporate a display in September and offer them at a price starting at $800. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Ray-Ban Meta Sales Triple as Glasses Become ‘Next Computing Platform’
July 28, 2025

EssilorLuxottica, which partners with Meta on artificial intelligence (AI) glasses, reported Monday (July 28) that the sales of those Ray-Ban Meta glasses were up more than 200% in the first half of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Amazon Moves Into AI Wearables With Bee Deal
July 23, 2025

Amazon is reportedly acquiring Bee, a company that makes an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered bracelet that transcribes the user’s conversations, makes them searchable and uses that content to create resources such as a to-do list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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ByteDance Reportedly Follows Meta Into the Mixed Reality Realm
July 14, 2025

TikTok parent ByteDance is reportedly developing a mixed reality device resembling goggles. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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Meta Reportedly Buys 3% Stake in Smart Glasses Partner EssilorLuxottica
July 08, 2025

Meta reportedly bought a roughly 3% stake in eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica, which is the maker of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses and one of Meta’s partners in the smart glasses business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...