C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Many modders are charging $50 to $100 to physically destroy the recording LED on Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, creating an undetected “stealth mode.” While Meta’s software blocks low-tech cover-ups like tape, physically drilling out the LED severs the circuitry without triggering the camera lockout warning. The demand for … Read More “Modders are turning Ray-Ban Meta glasses into spy gear” »
TL;DR Meta has reportedly embedded unreleased face-recognition code for its smart glasses inside the Meta AI app. The feature, internally called NameTag, does not appear to be enabled yet. Meta says it is still only exploring the technology, but the new report says core components were added as early as January. Ray-Ban Meta glasses are … Read More “Face recognition in smart glasses may be closer than you realize” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Apple’s smart glasses reportedly face another delay, giving rivals more time to strengthen their position in the rapidly growing wearable AI market. Meta continues to build momentum with its Ray-Ban smart glasses and is reportedly working on additional models, potentially widening its lead before Apple arrives. Unlike Apple, … Read More “Apple’s latest delay hands Meta a bigger smart glasses lead” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR FCC documents reveal Meta is working on a new line of AI glasses. The smart glasses carry the model numbers G4QM, G4QR, G4QS, and G4Q. Unlike previous models, this FCC application was filed by Meta. Meta has had a fair amount of success in the smart glasses market. … Read More “Meta is cooking up a new line of smart glasses, and they may not be Ray-Bans” »
TL;DR XREAL has launched its new X By XREAL sub-brand alongside the a01 AR glasses, which feature a lightweight 62g design, a 1600-nit HDR10 display, and interchangeable front frames for customization. The a01 focuses heavily on comfort and practicality, featuring slimmer hardware, multiple nose pad options, transparent or immersive viewing modes, and a new anti-shake … Read More “XREAL’s $299 AR glasses finally make the tech look normal” »
C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Wearable tech just got a lot cooler, and if you’ve been eyeing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, now might be the time to grab them. These innovative shades combine timeless Wayfarer styling with cutting-edge AI features, and they’re currently priced at $224 — 25% off their retail price. The … Read More “Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses drop below $225 for a limited time” »
TL;DR Analysts appear bullish on Google’s upcoming Android XR glasses. According to an analyst firm’s forecast, Google could sell nearly 2 million units of its smart glasses in 2026. This would surpass Meta Ray-Ban’s first-year estimated sales. Google’s first attempt at smart glasses was an utter failure. To avoid the pattern, Google is taking a … Read More “Meta beware: Google could end up selling 2 million Android XR glasses this year” »
TL;DR Samsung and Google have officially previewed their first “Intelligent Eyewear” audio-only glasses created in partnership with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. The AI glasses will run Android XR with Gemini-powered features like live translation, navigation, and notification summaries. These will be the first true Android XR smart glasses, expanding the platform beyond Samsung’s existing … Read More “Samsung and Google unveil their first Android XR smart glasses with partners” »
TL;DR At the Android XR booth at Google I/O 2026, Google is showing off the XREAL Project Aura Android XR glasses. This is the first good look at the computing puck, which features a touchpad for navigation and supports DisplayPort In to project external device screens directly into the spatial workspace. The glasses feature electrochromic … Read More “Here is our best look yet at the computing puck powering XREAL’s Android XR glasses” »
Smart glasses are making a gradual entrance into the wearables world. Some people find the idea of them a bit of a privacy gray area, but plenty of others are just waiting for the right opportunity to add them to their collections at a palatable price. If you’re in the second camp, the Ray-Ban Meta … Read More “The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) just got their first Amazon discount” »
