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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta and Oakley partner on new AI glasses: What to know
Meta (META) and Oakley have teamed up to create new performance artificial intelligence (AI) glasses. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down the details. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. Meta and Oakley collaborating to deliver a new category of performance AI glasses. Yahoo! Finance's Dan Howley is here with more. Dan. That's right, Josh. Meta announced, uh, today that they are launching the Oakley Houston line, uh, of kind of AI sunglasses, basically. Uh, they're, they've got Patrick Mahomes as one of the, the leading spokespeople, uh, who's advertising for this. And, uh, essentially, it's more or less the same as you would get out of the, the Ray-Ban meta sunglasses where you, you can speak to an AI assistant. Uh, you have built-in cameras, you have built-in, uh, speakers, so you, you can listen to music, uh, that directly into your ears. Uh, but it's the, the new style, it's the, the Oakley Houston style, uh, of sunglasses. So you're going to get that, that new look, uh, new design, uh, potentially bringing a, a new market. They're, they're basically saying that this is great for sports. Uh, you can ask things like, if you're golfing, what the wind direction and speed are, uh, and it'll give you the, the information on that so that you can adjust your shot. I don't know anything about golf, so I'll assume that that's good to know. Um, and the, the prices rather high though. The, the limited edition version is starting out at $4.99. And then the regular version, uh, will be $3.99. So that's a lot of cash for some shades, though Oakleys obviously aren't cheap, Ray-Bans aren't cheap either. So, if you want to get the AI element here, and this is all part, uh, of Meta's push into AI smart glasses. The, the thinking here is that Meta is looking for the next type of big product after the smartphone. They are leaning more into smart glasses. Uh, Google, obviously, also in there as well, Apple, reportedly, uh, in there. Some people think that it'll just be, uh, a peripheral for the smartphone, others like Meta seem to think it will be that gadget. So we'll just have to wait and see if more people, uh, go ahead and purchase these types of devices. Meta's already said they sold millions of units of the Ray-Ban, though. So it looks like there is a, a rabid audience and with, with the Oakleys, it might be more, uh, people who are into the, the sports lifestyle that might want to grab these.
Yahoo
9 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta and Oakley partner on new AI glasses: What to know
Meta (META) and Oakley have teamed up to create new performance artificial intelligence (AI) glasses. Yahoo Finance Tech Editor Dan Howley breaks down the details. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta and Oakley Are Launching AI-Powered Glasses This Summer
Meta on Friday unveiled a new line of AI-powered glasses made in collaboration with Oakley. The Oakley Meta HSTN will drop later this summer with a $399 price tag, Meta said, with a $499 limited edition version available for preorder on July 11. Oakley's parent company EssilorLuxottica previously partnered with Meta on Ray-Ban branded AI (META) and Oakley unveiled a new line of AI-powered glasses Friday that will be available for preorder starting next month. The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses include an Ultra HD camera, open-ear speakers, and the Meta AI app built in, allowing users to take hands-free photos and videos. It also comes equipped with a longer battery life than earlier models of Meta AI glasses. A limited-edition version of the HSTN will be available for preorder starting July 11 for $499, with a $399 version expected to launch later this summer. The new Oakley glasses are Meta's latest collaboration with eyewear maker and Oakley owner EssilorLuxottica, which also partnered with the tech giant on a line of Ray-Ban Meta glasses. A line of Prada glasses is expected in the future, according to a report from CNBC. 'Glasses have emerged as a major new hardware category of the AI era,' Meta said in a statement. It isn't the only Big Tech player trying its success with AI-powered eyewear. Alphabet's (GOOGL) Google in May said it partnered with glasses retailer Warby Parker (WRBY) to develop AI-powered glasses. Google committed to investing as much as $150 million, including buying a stake in Warby Parker. Snap (SNAP), meanwhile, has said it plans to launch the latest version of its own AI glasses, known as Specs, in 2026. Meta shares were down about 2% to just above $684 in Friday afternoon trading. They've added roughly 17% of their value since the start of the year. Read the original article on Investopedia
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KiWear Unveils Smart Ring Input Solution for AI Glasses in Collaboration with Qualcomm at AWE USA 2025
Collaboration addresses interactive solutions for smart glasses as global smart glasses shipments surge 210%i year-over-year LONG BEACH, Calif., June 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KiWear, Inc. today announced a reference design for a smart ring input solution for use with smart glasses and AI glasses during Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.'s opening keynote presentation at AWE USA 2025. The collaboration aims to help OEMs develop interactive solutions for AI smart glass partners. Industry analysts expect 60% year-over-year growth in 2025 and a sustained CAGR of over 60% through 2029. "Qualcomm Technologies is fueling the AI glasses industry with our Snapdragon® XR Platforms. KiWear's smart ring, featuring algorithms co-developed with Qualcomm Technologies, makes an ideal input device for smart glasses and AI glasses," said Ziad Asghar, SVP & GM of XR at Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "This new reference design represents a step forward in helping OEMs to deliver solutions that enable intuitive and discreet gesture based interaction for the growing category of AI smart glasses. "We are thrilled to build next generation input solutions for both AI and XR together with industry leaders such as Qualcomm," said Chris Shi, Founder and CEO of KiWear, Inc. Leading HCI Innovation KiWear, recognized as a leader in HCI innovations, has developed cutting-edge smart ring technology that enables seamless hand-centric interactions with smart glasses and AI glasses. The company's solutions address fundamental input challenges that have limited widespread smart glasses adoption. Founded in April 2025, KiWear is a Delaware-based company delivering comprehensive HCI solutions for multi-DoF controllers, smart rings, and wearables. The company brings together prominent computer vision scientists, AI/XR integration experts, and hardware/software innovators, with expertise spanning conceptualization to mass production. KiWear has forged collaborations and delivers exclusive solutions to six of the global top 10 consumer electronics leaders. With R&D hubs in Shanghai and Beijing beyond its U.S. headquarters, the company partners with premier technology conglomerates to enable natural HCI solutions for next-generation XR and AI products. Live Demonstrations Conference attendees can experience KiWear's smart ring and watch technologies at the Qualcomm Technologies' booth (Booth 209) during AWE USA, showcasing seamless integration with smart glasses platforms. Snapdragon is a trademark or registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Snapdragon branded products are products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries. __________________________ i Source: View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Sally GaoKiWear +86-13918187350 Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Wall Street Journal
20-05-2025
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
Warby Parker Partners With Google to Develop Intelligent Eyewear
Warby Parker WRBY 11.46%increase; green up pointing triangle has partnered with Google to develop artificial intelligence-powered glasses. Google has committed up to $75 million for Warby Parker's product development and commercialization costs, as well as an equity investment of up to $75 million, Warby Parker said Tuesday.
