Smart Glasses Are a Hit Even as Privacy Concerns Pile Up

EssilorLuxottica reported that revenue from its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses nearly doubled in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, even as overall revenue declined. The article notes growing adoption of smart glasses despite privacy controversies involving misuse by wearers, Meta’s handling of captured content, and reported interest in facial recognition. It also says potential entries from Google and Samsung could further expand the category while regulatory and social pressure may increase.

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