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IDTechEx research smartglasses teardown

Published on Apr 22, 2016

Virtual reality smartglasses are making significant inroads in commercialization with over 10,000,000 units forecast to be shipping by 2019. This short video discusses the toolkits of enabling technologies that will lead to better-performing, more desirable products, addressing a wide range of markets from enterprise to consumer applications.

The presentation is based on research from the IDTechEx Research report AR & VR Smartglasses and Functional Contact Lenses 2016-2026

 

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These smart glasses automatically adjust to your eyes

Published on Mar 23, 2017

Flexible lenses and piezoelectric pistons in these smart glasses keep the world in focus

"These Smart Glasses Automatically Adjust to Your Eyes"
Flexible lenses and piezoelectric pistons in these smart glasses keep the world in focus

by Alyssa Pagano
February 25, 2017

 

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Smart glasses let you turn off the lights in the blink of an eye

Published on Jul 29, 2017

A sensor on a pair of glasses that can pick up the motion of your skin when you blink could be used to switch the lights on and off, or to help those with limited or no mobility write messages on a computer.

"Smart glasses let you turn off the lights in the blink of an eye"

by Lakshmi Supriya
July 28, 2017

 

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It’s 2019. Where are our smart glasses?!

Published on Jun 28, 2019

Whether you think smart glasses are cool or creepy, for most people, they're not a part of everyday life. But AR glasses and headsets — including long-running projects like Google Glass — have found a niche with manufacturing, military simulations, and even the theater.

 

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DIY Working E.D.I.T.H SMART GLASSES! - Spider-Man Far From Home (Building Your Ideas #3)

Here's how I made some real life E.D.I.T.H smart glasses from the Marvel movie Spider-Man Far From Home. These AI smart glasses feature a transparent OLED screen that can display information on the users surroundings. Currently they scan the environment for text, then search found text online and return information such as definitions, locations, or solutions. All similar to the Glasses in the Spider-Man movie! Although, it's still a prototype, enjoy!

"A Pair of AI-Powered E.D.I.T.H Smart Glasses You Can Make Yourself
In the movie Spider-Man: Far from Home, Peter Parker gets a pair of glasses that give him access to a wide range of useful information. In…

by Jeremy S. Cook

 

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Article "The smart glasses revolution is about to get real"
AR eyewear could be the next big thing after the smartphone. And the necessary hardware and software is finally falling into place.

by Ross Rubin
July 8, 2021

 

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Article "Google Searches for Its Footing in Smart Glasses as Meta Gains Ground"

by Sylvia Varnham O'Regan
October 1, 2024

 

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Article "Apple Explores Push Into Smart Glasses With ‘Atlas’ User Study"

• Company’s hardware division is researching idea with employees
• Move signals that Apple aims to follow Meta into new category

by Mark Gurman
November 5, 2024

 

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"How eyewear companies are leveraging AI, AR, and the metaverse"

December 11, 2024

 

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Article "2025 Will Be Smart Glasses All the Way Down"
The past year has been filled with announcements about new smart glasses from companies big and small. Don’t expect the deluge to let up anytime soon.

by Boone Ashworth
December 20, 2024

 

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Article "The smart glasses era is here — I got a first look"
At CES, the next generation of eyewear was everywhere. It’s just no one seems to agree on why we want it or what the best approach is.

by Victoria Song
January 10, 2025

 

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Article "China’s AI glasses market takes shape as Xiaomi’s entry inspires early adopters"
The Xiaomi AI glasses are handy for hands-free photography and videography, which is ideal for situations like cycling

by Ben Jiang
July 13, 2025

 

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Article "The Future Beyond Meta Quest and Vision Pro Is Coming in Glasses Form. What Will VR Look Like Then?"
Meta Quest still rules and Vision Pro made a splash in early 2024. Now Google, Samsung, Meta and maybe even Apple could be turning a lot of what we know on its head, with a lot in glasses form. Valve could be in the mix too.

by Scott Stein
August 5, 2025

 

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Article "Harvard dropouts to launch ‘always on’ AI smart glasses that listen and record every conversation"

by Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai, Rebecca Bellan
August 20, 2025

 

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Article "The future of smart glasses comes into focus"

by Mike Elgan
September 19, 2025

 

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Google, Meta, and the Race for Your Face: Analyzing the Next Generation of AR Glasses

Dec 10, 2025

Here’s what to expect from smart glasses right now, including all the ones I’ve already been putting on my face.

0:00 Testing Google's New Smart Glasses
0:45 What's Going On Here?
1:07 Big Players in Smart Glasses
1:33 What Are Smart Glasses Being Used For?
2:26 Project Aura Features
3:19 Other Wireless Display Glasses
4:17 How Do They Work With Prescriptions?
5:23 How Do They Work With Your PHONE?
6:05 Google's Android XR
6:27 Neural Bands & Smart Rings
7:07 Do You Need Smart Glasses?
7:38 Where Things Are Heading

Article "Smart Glasses Are Inevitable, but They Still Have a Lot to Prove"
They're finally becoming functional, less cumbersome and regular-looking enough to live up to their never-ending hype.

by Scott Stein
December 10, 2025