Smartglasses are an inevitability, a new consumer-tech arms race for the last and best real estate on our bodies, writes Christopher @Mims. But what—and more important, who—are they for?

$META is announcing a new set of smartglasses at $299. It won't have a screen, but will include a camera and personal speakers with Meta AI. A great launch moment and a very accessible price point for people to try. If the AI is good enough, people will get hooked on it.

L’atitude 52 has came out with smart glasses that actually look different. I obviously had to check out the orange lenses to match my Cosmic Orange iPhone. 🍊 They come with live translation, an AI tour guide, and a 12 MP camera with 107° field of view. What do you guys think about these glasses? #berlin# #smartglasses# #latitude52# #aiglasses#

Meta just released a new line of smart glasses. This time, they didn't partner with a big brand like Ray-Ban or Oakley, but they did partner with Kylie Jenner for one of the (more expensive) designs. What do you guys think about these new styles? #meta# #aiglasses# #kyliejenner# #technews# #smartglasses#

Smart glasses and goggles, a history: Silicon Valley, 2013 (Google): “you really want this” Everyone: “no we don’t” Silicon Valley, 2016 (Microsoft): “ok but what if it’s for the enterprise” Enterprise: “maybe, but also, no” Silicon Valley, 2023 (Meta): “ok but what if they look normal and have AI” Everyone: “wait… maybe? … Actually, no” Silicon Valley, 2024 (Apple): “ok but what if it’s $3,499 and covers your whole face” Everyone: “absolutely not” Silicon Valley, 2026 (Snap): “ok but this time for real” Everyone: “we admire the persistence but still no”

Warby Parker $WRBY is launching its first smart glasses this fall, built with GOOGLE and SAMSUNG technology. The glasses will use Gemini AI and Android XR to help users access information, manage tasks, navigate and communicate through existing mobile apps. The initial lineup will include optical and sun styles with prescription and lens options.

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Meta has paused a new subscription plan for its Ray-Ban smart glasses after significant user backlash. The company planned to put Conversation Focus, a feature that clarifies voices in noisy places, behind its $19.99/month Meta One Premium subscription. It also intended to limit monthly usage even though the feature runs on the glasses. Users said that a feature on a purchased device should not require a subscription. Due to the backlash, Meta has put the plan on hold. Conversation Focus will remain free for Early Access users for now.