Android XR could get its own luxury rival to Ray-Ban Meta next year
… That would put Gucci up against Meta and EssilorLuxottica, whose Ray-Ban smart glasses are still the best-known example of tech and eyewear brands jointly exploring the niche. …
… That would put Gucci up against Meta and EssilorLuxottica, whose Ray-Ban smart glasses are still the best-known example of tech and eyewear brands jointly exploring the niche. …
… On the surface, this is already good news, as the more companies with experience making eyewear working on smartglasses, the better. …
… By Sam Rutherford May 19, 2026 1:45 pm EST Last year, Google announced a partnership with Samsung to create a new line of smartglasses with help from traditional eyewear makers Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. …
… Meanwhile, fashion partnerships with brands like Warby Parker and Gentle Monster could also show off Android XR-powered eyewear. …
… A separate sort of AR glasses experience, Project Aura The Xreal-made glasses work differently from the other smart glasses, acting more like a mini VR headset than an all-day set of eyewear. …
… The company has already announced partnerships with existing eyewear makers including Warby Parker and Gentle Monster, and after getting a chance to try out some of Google's early reference designs , I think 2026 is shaping up to be a breakout year for smartglasses as a whole . …
… The event would also consist of Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Galaxy Z Flip 8, as well as Samsung’s wider book-style foldable, and Galaxy Watch 9 series smartwatches. …
… Meta uses glasses frames from Ray-Ban, the popular brand owned by Italian company EssilorLuxottica, while Google and Samsung are reportedly working on smart glasses in partnership with the American eyewear company Warby Parker . …
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