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Warby Parker Stock Could Get a Big Boost From Warby’s Smart Glasses

Warby's smart glasses could boost the company's bottom line by 75% in 2027.

Barchart · Nov 10

Global Market: European shares struggle for direction as France unrest weighs on sentiment

European shares remained stagnant amid escalating unrest in France, raising alarms over fiscal health and growth prospects. While some optimism was generated from positive earnings reports by companies like Randstad and EssilorLuxottica, a downgrading of Carrefour's earnings forecast dampened investor sentiment. Additionally, new consumer inflation figures from Britain added layers…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

EssilorLuxottica's smart glasses boom runs into tougher regulatory scrutiny

Smart glasses that resemble ordinary eyewear are under increased scrutiny from European regulators and advocacy groups, leaving investors questioning whether sales can keep booming as Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Armani open to more than one investor for sale of 15% stake, CEO says

Armani is open to selling a 15% stake in the company, as stipulated by founder Giorgio Armani's will. CEO Giuseppe Marsocci indicated that they may consider multiple investors for this sale. There have been reports of meetings being planned with potential buyers, including LVMH and L'Oreal. The timeline set by…

The Economic Times · Sep 27

How Meta took the lead in the race for the post-smartphone world

A head start in smart glasses, a powerful Ray-Ban partnership, and a fashion-first strategy have put Meta ahead—despite persistent privacy concerns.

Fortune · Sep 24

Meta Prepares New Smart Glasses Without Cameras As Privacy Controversy Looms Over Connect Event

Meta gained an early advantage in the emerging market through its partnership with eyewear manufacturer EssilorLuxottica.

International Business Times · Sep 23

French prosecutors investigate sexual harassment involving smart glasses

French prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into suspected sexual harassment involving smart glasses, after complaints about women being filmed in the street without their knowledge and the footage being posted online.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Luxottica founder's son resigns, says company has lost its soul

Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio has resigned as Ray-Ban chairman, accusing EssilorLuxottica's leadership of growing distant from staff.

Euronews · Aug 25

ICYMI: the 7 biggest tech stories of the week, from GTA 6 pre-orders to our Oura Ring 5 review

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TechRadar · Jun 27

Meta goes it alone with cheaper Meta Glasses – and Kylie Jenner is down with that

Meta has announced its first smart glasses without third-party branding – and they're cheaper too

T3 · Jun 23