Big buzz, small market: Meta’s smartglasses are a specialty gadget this holiday
NEW YORK: Early tech adopters are gobbling up smartglasses like Thanksgiving turkey – especially Meta’s new, retro-chic version with a visual display in the lens. But concerns about price, privacy, and the comfort of wearing a computer on one’s face are giving mainstream shoppers pause this holiday season.
Meta and partner EssilorLuxottica’s “smart” Ray-Bans and Oakleys, which first launched in 2023, have captured the tech world’s attention by answering calls, taking pictures and playing music. The latest model – the Meta Ray-Ban Display – includes a visual display in the right lens, and connects users to AI.
