Here, we’ll explore current efforts to go mainstream, such as Meta’s partnership with Ray-Ban and Samsung’s XR smart glasses. We’ll also take a look at some of the barriers that continue to hinder smart glasses, and what might lie ahead with solutions like Android XR.

Orion augmented reality (AR) smart glasses have the potential to revolutionize portable personal computing, but the product faces

In 2025, we expect a new set of Ray-Ban Meta AR glasses. According to a rumor, these could include, for the first time, a display.

To augment the non-display experience, Meta's Ray-Ban glasses pair with the Meta View app, which allows you to view pictures or get information about your glasses. The extended app experience works fine but makes the Ray-Ban glasses feel less like a standalone gadget and more like a smartphone accessory.

According to a new report, Meta is planning to launch an update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2025 which include a display.