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Meta is rolling out a mandatory update that bricks the camera on its smart glasses if the capture LED is physically tampered with.

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Jul 2026

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DigiTimes: AI glasses shipments could hit 100M units by 2030

A new DigiTimes Research report projects the AI glasses market will grow at 48% CAGR, with myopia users and optical retailers as key adoption drivers.

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Jul 2026

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Even Realities hits $1B valuation with camera-free smart glasses

The Shenzhen startup backed by Tencent and Meituan reaches unicorn status by betting that display-first, camera-free glasses will win in Meta’s backyard.

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Jul 2026

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Ray-Ban parent EssilorLuxottica acquires XR startup Lynx

The eyewear giant scoops up the French XR startup after liquidation, leaving the Lynx-R2 headset’s future in doubt.

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Jul 2026

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EU exempts smart glasses from battery rules, privacy worries remain

The European Commission clears a regulatory path for smart glasses makers but faces growing questions about surveillance and data collection.

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Jul 2026

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Meta gives free smart glasses to every blind US veteran

Over 130,000 legally blind veterans become eligible for free Meta smart glasses under a sweeping new accessibility initiative.

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Jul 2026

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Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without the Ray-Ban name

New $300 Adventurer and Fury styles offer the same specs as Ray-Ban Meta glasses at a $80 discount.

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Jul 2026

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New York bans camera-equipped smart glasses from courtrooms

New York State joins Philadelphia in banning camera smart glasses from courtrooms, as privacy concerns drive venue-level restrictions.

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Jul 2026

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18Birdies and Arccos turn Meta glasses into an AI golf caddy

Golf apps 18Birdies and Arccos bring distance measurements, club recommendations, and score tracking to Meta smart glasses.

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Jul 2026

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Solos ships a privacy shield that physically blocks the camera on its smart glasses

Solos is shipping a plastic privacy shield that physically blocks the camera on its AirGo smart glasses, addressing growing concerns about surreptitious recording.