UK Pub Chain Clarifies Smart Glasses ‘Ban’ Reports
Wetherspoon has clarified that Meta smart glasses are not banned in its pubs, but says existing rules against covert filming apply.
Christopher Carey · 11 Aug 2026
VITURE Pro 2 Targets Portable Productivity with Lighter AR Display Glasses
VITURE Pro 2 AR glasses offer a lighter design, sharper optics and a private virtual display for hybrid workers using compatible USB-C devices.
Christopher Carey · 10 Aug 2026
Apple Vision Pro Linked to 19% Faster Eye Surgery, Study Finds
Surgeons using Apple Vision Pro in a UC San Diego study completed eye procedures 19% faster than a conventional-monitor group
Christopher Carey · 6 Aug 2026
Meta Glasses Face Growing Privacy Scrutiny Across Europe
Meta Glasses face growing privacy scrutiny across Europe as German officials discuss restrictions and regulators examine recording safeguards.
Christopher Carey · 5 Aug 2026
Snap Q2 Earnings: CEO Says Its AR Glasses May Not Go Mainstream For Years
nap CEO Evan Spiegel says its new Specs AR glasses may not achieve mass-market adoption until toward the end of the decade.
Christopher Carey · 4 Aug 2026
Magic Leap to Cut 193 Jobs as It Shifts From AR Headsets to Waveguide Supply
Magic Leap will cut 193 jobs in Florida as it shifts from AR headsets to waveguide supply and device integration for AI display glasses.
Christopher Carey · 3 Aug 2026
From Courtrooms to Hospitals: Where Could Smart Glasses Be Restricted Next?
Could smart glasses restrictions spread from courtrooms to hospitals and workplaces? Privacy lawyer Beth Fulkerson examines the legal risks.
Christopher Carey · 30 Jul 2026
Apple Smart Glasses Reportedly Set for WWDC 2027 Debut as Privacy Questions Grow
Apple could unveil its first smart glasses at WWDC 2027, with privacy concerns around AI cameras set to shape the product’s launch.
Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Forged by War: The Ukrainian Startup Using Virtual Reality to Tackle a Mental Health Crisis
Ukrainian startup Aspichi is using virtual reality and AI to scale mental health treatment for millions traumatised by the ongoing war.
Christopher Carey · 28 Jul 2026
Samsung Takes the Wraps Off AI Glasses – But Enterprise Questions Remain
Samsung has unveiled AI smart glasses with Google, Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. Here is what the device means for the enterprise.
Christopher Carey · 24 Jul 2026
The Best XR at the World Cup Was the Stuff You Might Have Missed
From Fox's AR broadcast studio to Lenovo's referee camera and DAZN's Meta Quest app, immersive technology was all over the 2026 World Cup.
Christopher Carey · 17 Jul 2026
EU Exempts Smart Glasses from Battery Rules in Win for Meta
The European Commission has exempted smart glasses from EU battery rules, clearing a key barrier for Meta, Google and Samsung.
Christopher Carey · 16 Jul 2026
Smart Glasses, AI Subscriptions and Privacy: What the Latest AR Developments Mean for the Enterprise
Meta, Snap and Google are reshaping the smart glasses market. Here's what the latest AR developments mean for enterprise buyers in 2026.
Christopher Carey · 15 Jul 2026
New York's Smart Glasses Court Ban Is Just the Start – Is Your Workplace Ready?
New York has banned smart glasses across all 1,240 of its courts. Experts say businesses are next – and most don't have a policy in place
Christopher Carey · 15 Jul 2026
Apple Reportedly Halts Development of Affordable XR Headset
Apple has reportedly abandoned its affordable XR headset as it shifts focus toward AI smart glasses devlopment
Christopher Carey · 10 Jul 2026
Solos Wants to Solve Smart Glasses' Privacy Problem – But Is a Clip-On Really Enough?
Solos has launched a Privacy Kit for its new AirGo V2 camera glasses – does a removable clip-on actually solve the industry's trust problem?
Christopher Carey · 9 Jul 2026
Meta's Always-On AI Glasses Could Be Heading Into Your Next Meeting
Meta is reportedly developing always-on AI smart glasses that could bypass enterprise recording consent controls.
Christopher Carey · 8 Jul 2026
Even Realities Hits $1B Valuation with Privacy-First Smart Glasses for Enterprise
Even Realities has reached a $1 billion valuation after a $150 million funding round, betting on privacy-first smart glasses
Christopher Carey · 7 Jul 2026
The Three F's of Smart Glasses Adoption: How Meta and Snap Stack Up in 2026
Meta has sold over 8 million Ray-Bans, but can smart glasses go truly mainstream? Matt Maher of M7 Innovations breaks down the Three F's
Christopher Carey · 7 Jul 2026
Meta glasses users face subscription fee for on-device feature
Meta has capped Conversation Focus on Ray-Ban smart glasses at 3 hours per month, with a $19.99 subscription required for extended use
Christopher Carey · 3 Jul 2026
Meta Unveils $299 AI Smart Glasses to Bring Wearable AI to the Mass Market
Meta launches $299 AI smart glasses with Muse Spark, aiming to expand wearable AI adoption and compete in the growing smart eyewear market.
Christopher Carey · 23 Jun 2026
Shokz at InfoComm 2026: Why Bone Conduction Is Giving Professionals a New Way to Work
UC Today spoke with Shokz at InfoComm 2026 to find out why bone conduction technology could be the future of the enterprise office headset.
Christopher Carey · 23 Jun 2026
Snap bets big on $2,195 AR glasses – but can it win over a sceptical market?
Snap's $2,195 AR glasses genuinely impress on paper – but a chequered hardware history raises serious questions.
Christopher Carey · 22 Jun 2026
Altina CEO: Smart Glasses Are Built Like Gadgets – and That's the Problem
Tal Bar-Or, Founder and CEO of Altina, tells UC Today why big tech keeps missing the mark on smart glasses.
Christopher Carey · 11 Jun 2026
Microsoft Unveils Wearable AI Badge and Agent-First Device Platform at Build 2026
Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026 – a new platform for AI agent-driven devices, including a wearable badge for office workers.
Christopher Carey · 3 Jun 2026
XREAL Unveils Budget XR Sub-Brand in China With Its Cheapest Glasses Yet
XREAL has introduced XBX, a new budget sub-brand, with the a01 AR glasses priced at $299 in the US. Here's what you need to know.
Christopher Carey · 29 May 2026
Smart Glasses in the Workplace: The Legal and Privacy Minefield You Can't Ignore
Fox Rothschild's Mark McCreary, Chief AI & Information Security Officer, says employers may want to ban smart glasses now or face legal liability
Christopher Carey · 27 May 2026
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Could Debut in July – and Meta Should Be Paying Attention
Samsung is reportedly set to unveil its first AI smart glasses at Galaxy Unpacked in London on July 22 – here's what we know
Christopher Carey · 14 May 2026
Could Apple's Next AirPods See the World Around You?
Apple is rumoured to be developing camera-equipped AirPods Pro that feed visual data into Siri in real time. Here is what it could mean.
Christopher Carey · 8 May 2026
Is Apple Pulling the Plug on the Vision Pro?
A new report suggests Apple could be pulling back from Vision Pro after weak M5 refresh demand, sparking doubts about its future.
Christopher Carey · 30 Apr 2026
Samsung Galaxy Glasses Leaked: Are They a Real Challenger to Meta Ray-Bans?
New details about Samsung's first smart glasses have surfaced online. Here's everything we know about the Jinju glasses.
Christopher Carey · 28 Apr 2026
US Civil Rights Coalition Urges Meta to Halt Facial Recognition Plans for Smart Glasses
75 US civil rights and privacy groups urge Meta to halt facial recognition plans for smart glasses, warning of privacy and safety risks.
Christopher Carey · 14 Apr 2026
Apple Doubles Down on AI Wearables as Smart Glasses Plan Comes Into Focus
Apple is preparing AI-powered smart glasses for 2027 alongside a foldable iPhone and major AI changes – here’s why it matters.
Christopher Carey · 13 Apr 2026
XREAL Files for Hong Kong IPO as Smart Glasses Race Intensifies
XREAL Ltd. files for a Hong Kong IPO as competition intensifies in the global smart-glasses and spatial-computing market.
Christopher Carey · 10 Apr 2026
Meta Doubles Down on AI Eyewear With Prescription-Ready Smart Glasses
Meta unveils prescription-ready Ray-Ban smart glasses with new AI features, highlighting growing privacy and enterprise adoption challenges.
Christopher Carey · 1 Apr 2026
Meta's AI Smart Glasses Hit Regulatory Wall in Europe
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face an EU delay due to battery rules, AI regulation, and supply shortages. Here’s what it means for XR leaders.
Christopher Carey · 30 Mar 2026
AI Wearable Startup Sandbar Raises $23M for Voice Note-Taking Ring
New York startup Sandbar secures $23M Series A to launch its AI-powered Stream ring, a wearable voice interface for capturing notes.
Christopher Carey · 10 Mar 2026
Is This the Future of Work? Ambient AI, Invisible Hardware, and the Spatial Office
What happens when AI becomes the environment? The future of work may be ambient, device-free, and quietly transformative.
Rob Scott · 27 Feb 2026
Apple’s Next Office Gadget May Be a Tiny AI Assistant You Wear
Apple is developing AI-powered wearables pins to make Siri a reliable workplace assistant for enterprise adoption by 2027.
Christopher Carey · 19 Feb 2026
Meta Reportedly Eyeing Facial Recognition for Smart Glasses
Meta reportedly plans facial recognition for smart glasses, sparking privacy concerns and a new era of wearable AI.
Christopher Carey · 16 Feb 2026