Smart Glasses news and trends

Alibaba Unveils AI Chatbot and Prices AI Glasses at $659
artificial intelligence // October 23, 2025

Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chatbot for consumers and announced the pricing and launch date of its new AI glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Amazon Equips Drivers With Smart Glasses as It Deepens AI Fulfillment Investments
Amazon Delivery // October 22, 2025

Amazon said on October 22 in a press release that it is equipping its delivery drivers with AI-powered smart glasses to accelerate last-mile logistics, part of a broader operational overhaul that also includes enhanced delivery networks and seller-facing intelligence tools. Get the Full Story Complete...

Did Meta’s Momentum Push Apple to Scrap Its Vision Pro Overhaul?
Apple // October 02, 2025

Apple is pausing development of its next Vision Pro headset and shifting engineers toward smart glasses, according to Bloomberg. The move reflects the company’s recognition that lightweight eyewear powered by artificial intelligence is emerging as the next competitive arena. Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, introduced this...

Will Meta’s Bet on Practical AI Glasses Pay Off in the Long Run?
Wearables // 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...

Interviews & Exclusives
Meta Explains Why Smart Eyewear Will Finally Have Its Moment

September 19, 2024
The augmented reality and smart tech wearable market is heating up as Google, Snap, and Meta have recently either unveiled products or announced partnerships to develop wearables and adding artificial intelligence (AI) to the mix. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content […]

Amazon’s Bid to Get Smart Glasses Right

September 26, 2023
Smart glasses have long been the stuff of science fiction dreams, promising a future where we can seamlessly integrate digital information and augmented reality into our daily lives. However, despite...

Quick Reads
Alipay+ Adds Biometric Payment Authentication to Smartglasses

November 12, 2025
Ant International’s Alipay+ has added iris authentication features to its smartglasses-embedded payment solution. 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 form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

Alibaba Unveils AI Chatbot and Prices AI Glasses at $659

October 23, 2025
Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence chatbot for consumers and announced the pricing and launch date of its new AI glasses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Amazon Equips Drivers With Smart Glasses as It Deepens AI Fulfillment Investments

October 22, 2025
Amazon said on October 22 in a press release that it is equipping its delivery drivers with AI-powered smart glasses to accelerate last-mile logistics, part of a broader operational overhaul...

Meta Selling ‘First Serious’ Smart Glasses for $799

September 18, 2025
Meta has unveiled its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart glasses with a built-in screen.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...