Amazon is developing AI‑enabled smart glasses to help its delivery drivers navigate routes, locate packages, and confirm deliveries without using a phone. The wearable head‑up display activates when a driver parks, showing turn‑by‑turn directions, hazard warnings, and package information. A controller attached to the delivery vest supplies power and controls, while an emergency button offers safety. The glasses support prescription lenses and are being piloted in select North American markets. Amazon plans future upgrades such as real‑time defect detection and pet‑awareness features. Read more →

Yelp announced its biggest AI revamp to date, rolling out 35 new features in a fall 2025 product release. The update expands the Yelp Assistant chatbot beyond home‑repair queries to answer restaurant and retailer questions via voice or text. New tools called Yelp Host and Yelp Receptionist aim to help small businesses manage incoming calls with AI. Menu Vision adds augmented‑reality menu browsing, while the Car Genius hotline, launched after Yelp’s acquisition of RepairPal, streamlines auto‑repair bookings. Chief Product Officer Craig Saldanha called the release a major milestone for the platform. Read more →

Revieve, a Finland‑based software company founded in 2016, leverages artificial intelligence and augmented reality to deliver personalized skincare, makeup, and hair‑care advice. Partnering with retailers such as Boots, the platform analyzes facial images with computer‑vision models trained on millions of photos, generating product recommendations and routine suggestions. The service runs on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI infrastructure and is integrated into both online and in‑store experiences. While the technology provides detailed feedback and real‑time scoring, some users feel the analysis leans toward product promotion rather than a fully objective diagnosis. Read more →

Apple is redirecting resources from a planned Vision Pro VR upgrade to the development of AI-driven smart glasses. The company is working on two models, including the N50, which will rely on an iPhone for display, and a second version that features its own display to rival Meta's Ray‑Ban smart glasses. While the N50 is slated for unveiling next year with a 2027 release, the display‑equipped model, originally slated for 2028, is being accelerated. Apple currently trails Meta, which introduced its first smart glasses in 2021. Read more →

Snap Inc. has introduced Imagine Lens, a new generative‑AI feature built directly into the Snapchat camera. Unlike previous AI Lenses that offer fixed effects, Imagine Lens lets users type any prompt and receive a customized image that can be saved or shared. The tool is currently limited to Snapchat+ Platinum and Lens+ subscribers on iOS. By blending real‑time AR with open‑prompt AI, Snap aims to keep pace with rivals such as TikTok, Meta, and Google while offering a premium experience for paying users. Read more →

Google has hidden code in the latest Android app that enables an augmented‑reality overlay of Google Maps data within Gemini Live’s camera view. The feature can display place names, ratings and other map information directly on the screen when the phone points at a street or landmark, and even offers audio responses for specific queries. Android Authority has activated the prototype, describing it as a basic but functional preview. The addition builds on Gemini Live’s existing visual‑guidance tools and could extend to smart‑glass platforms, though a public rollout timeline remains unannounced. Read more →

Snap is rolling out a major software update for its Spectacles augmented reality glasses, adding a redesigned web browser, dedicated Spotlight video browsing, and a new gallery lens. The upgraded Snap OS promises smoother site switching, better power efficiency, and up to 40 minutes of continuous video playback. The changes aim to make AR experiences more useful as Snap prepares to launch a smaller, lighter consumer version of the glasses in 2026, moving beyond its current developer‑only model. Read more →

A removed video from Meta inadvertently displayed two upcoming smart‑glass models: a Ray‑Ban pair equipped with a right‑lens display and a wristband controller, and an Oakley Sphaera model featuring a nose‑mounted camera. The footage highlighted capabilities such as voice‑driven AI queries, map navigation, real‑time translation, and gesture‑based text input using surface electromyography (sEMG) technology. The leak precedes Meta’s Connect keynote, where the company is expected to officially introduce the devices. Read more →

Meta is set to announce its next generation of smart glasses at the upcoming Connect conference. The new model features a small display embedded in the right lens and can be operated via a wristband that reads hand‑movement signals using surface electromyography (sEMG) technology acquired from CTRL‑Labs. The glasses are expected to cost around $800 and may be larger and heavier than prior versions. Meta also hints at new Oakley designs with an integrated camera, while no new Quest headset is slated for release. Existing Ray‑Ban Meta glasses have already sold 2 million units, underscoring strong market demand. Read more →

Snap is gearing up to launch a smaller, consumer‑focused version of its Spectacles AR glasses. CEO Evan Spiegel highlighted that the upcoming hardware will be more compact than the current developer‑focused model. In parallel, Snap demonstrated Snap OS 2.0, which adds a richer web browser, media gallery, and AI‑driven tools such as live translation and the Spotlight assistive feature. The company also showcased a hand‑tracked version of the fitness game Synth Riders, illustrating how the glasses could support interactive AR experiences. While the current prototype remains bulky, lacks prescription inserts, and offers a limited field of view, Snap’s roadmap aims to compete with offerings from Meta, Google and Apple. Read more →

Meta is set to unveil its next generation of smart glasses during its Connect livestream. CEO Mark Zuckerberg will present the devices, which build on the Orion prototype and involve partners such as Ray‑Ban and Oakley. Viewers can watch the keynote on Meta’s Horizon site, the Meta for Developers Facebook page, or through a Quest headset. Developers interested in the event can register via the Connect website. The announcement follows earlier leaks that hinted at a display‑integrated frame, and it signals Meta’s continued push into augmented‑reality wearables. Read more →

Meta announced its first pair of AR glasses, the Meta Ray‑Ban Display, priced at $799. The device combines a translucent heads‑up display, camera, audio and gesture‑based controls, and ships with a dedicated EMG wristband called the Meta Neural Band. Available initially at select U.S. retailers—including Best Buy, LensCrafters, Ray‑Ban and Verizon—on September 30, the glasses will later roll out to Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. At the Connect 2025 event, Meta demonstrated music playback, photo capture, real‑time subtitles and AI‑driven interactions, while noting a missed phone‑call demo. The glasses feature 42 pixels per degree, up to 30 hours total battery life, and auto‑adjusting Transitions lenses. Read more →

Meta unveiled its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect 2025, positioning them as a significant step forward from earlier wearable attempts. Priced at $799, the devices combine a classic Ray‑Ban look with video, photo, call, translation, navigation and notification capabilities. Shipping begins on September 30, but purchases are limited to customers who first schedule a hands‑on demo at a Best Buy location. More than 300 U.S. stores will host demos starting October 3, with an online scheduler that matches shoppers to nearby stores. The program also offers prescription options and post‑demo follow‑up. Read more →

Meta’s new Ray‑Ban Display Glasses combine stylish frames with a hidden waveguide display, a wrist‑worn neural band for gesture control, and deep Meta AI integration. The glasses show notifications, video, photos, calls, navigation and real‑time translation directly in the wearer’s line of sight while remaining virtually invisible to onlookers. They support a limited set of hand gestures, voice commands, and a 12‑MP camera, and offer up to six hours of use with an additional 24‑hour boost from the charging case. Early impressions suggest a significant step forward for consumer‑focused augmented‑reality eyewear. Read more →

Meta unveiled three new smart‑glass offerings: the Ray‑Ban Display with a built‑in lens display and Neural Band wrist controller, the Oakley Meta Vanguard aimed at action‑sports users with a 12‑megapixel ultrawide camera and louder speakers, and the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta that adds a higher‑resolution camera and longer battery life. All models integrate Meta’s AI assistant and aim to bring augmented‑reality experiences to everyday wear, with pricing ranging from $379 to $799 and availability beginning in the United States. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced three new smart‑eyewear models and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets. The lineup includes the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, the athlete‑focused Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the first AR‑enabled Meta Ray‑Ban Display, which pairs with an EMG wristband. Horizon TV will consolidate streaming services like Disney+, Prime Video and Peacock within the Quest ecosystem. The announcements highlight improved battery life, upgraded camera specs, and new software features aimed at both everyday users and sport enthusiasts. Read more →

Meta introduced a new version of its Ray‑Ban smart glasses that feature a single‑eye color display, transition lenses, and a six‑hour mixed‑use battery. The glasses are sold for $799 and come with a neural wristband that reads subtle wrist‑muscle signals to enable pinch, swipe and twist gestures. The system runs on Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi‑Fi 6, supports limited prescription inserts, and offers Meta‑focused apps such as messaging, live captioning, navigation and AI‑driven assistance. While the hardware marks a tangible step toward everyday augmented‑reality wearables, its limited field of view, single‑eye display and modest app ecosystem suggest a work‑in‑progress. Read more →

Meta introduced the Meta Ray‑Ban Display, a new pair of smart glasses featuring a right‑lens display and a wrist‑band for gesture control. While the company touts advanced AI capabilities, reviewers note a bulky aesthetic, a high price tag around $800, and a limited U.S. launch that requires in‑store fittings. The launch follows Meta’s $3.5 billion minority investment in Essilor Luxottica, the maker of Ray‑Ban, highlighting the partnership’s continued focus on wearable technology. Read more →

At Meta Connect 2025 the company introduced a suite of new hardware and software. The flagship announcement was the Meta Ray‑Ban Display glasses, which add a full‑color screen to the right lens and are controlled via a wristband. A second‑generation Ray‑Ban model received an upgraded battery, 3K video capture and a lower price point. Meta also partnered with Oakley to launch the Vanguard glasses for high‑intensity sports, featuring rugged design and fitness‑app integration. On the software side, Quest 3 headsets gained the Hyperscape spatial‑mapping feature and a Horizon TV hub that now supports Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu and Dolby Atmos sound. Read more →

Meta has unveiled a Wearable Device Access Toolkit that will let developers tap the vision and audio capabilities of its upcoming AI‑powered smart glasses. The toolkit, currently in preview, offers access to on‑device sensors and open‑ear audio, enabling new hands‑free experiences. Meta is opening a waitlist for early access, with a limited preview slated for later this year and broader publishing expected by 2026. Early partners such as Twitch and Disney’s Imagineering R&D team have already explored use cases, ranging from livestreaming to park‑visitor assistance. Read more →