Wearables

Wearables
Meta Looks to Take on Apple With First Smartwatch
February 19, 2026

Meta has reportedly resurrected its smartwatch project, aiming to release the device this year. 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....

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Apple Bets on AI Wearables to Lock in iPhone Users
February 17, 2026

Apple is accelerating its development of three artificial intelligence (AI)-powered wearable devices: smart glasses, a pendant and AirPods, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (Feb. 17), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Meta and EssilorLuxottica Consider Doubling Smart Glasses Production Capacity
January 13, 2026

Meta and eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica are reportedly considering doubling their capacity to produce Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses from 10 million to 20 million by the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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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...