Smart glasses are set for a revival in 2025 with major tech players re-entering the market and introducing innovative features
City: San Francisco: So, smart glasses have had quite the journey, right? Remember when Google Glass came out in 2013? People were calling early users ‘Glassholes’! It was a total flop, and they pulled it from shelves not once, but twice.
But guess what? 2025 is looking like a big year for smart glasses. Companies like Google and Meta are gearing up to jump back into the game. They’re planning to launch multiple pairs of smart glasses with built-in screens. These will be perfect for apps, virtual reality, and even showing notifications while you’re on the move.
What’s really cool is that AI is the secret ingredient this time around. Imagine chatting with a ChatGPT-style bot right through your glasses! Meta is already working with Ray-Ban on smart glasses and is set to add displays later this year.
These new Ray-Ban glasses will show notifications and even responses from a Meta AI chatbot. Mark Zuckerberg has been hyping up their Orion AR glasses, which can do some pretty neat stuff, like looking at ingredients and giving you recipes.
Orion isn’t just a prototype; it’s being touted as the most advanced AR glasses ever. They’re designed to connect the physical and virtual worlds, making you feel more present and engaged.
Right now, Ray-Ban glasses can record and send voice messages, but adding a screen will take things to the next level. Plus, they’re planning to include AI video capabilities and real-time language translation.
On the flip side, Google isn’t backing down either. They’re launching a new operating system called Android XR, which will power smart glasses. The first product, codenamed “Moohan,” is coming from Samsung and will run Android apps.
These glasses will let you access Google’s Gemini voice assistant, making it super easy to get directions or translations without even touching your phone.
And let’s not forget about Oppo! They showed off their smart glasses prototype recently, promising a comfortable wearing experience. Other smaller companies are also jumping into the smart glasses scene, so it’s going to be an exciting time ahead!
