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Retail customers sue FedEx and Ray-Bans maker over tariff refunds

The federal court lawsuits seek to ensure that consumers get a share of any refunds the businesses get

The Independent UK

Meta's smart glasses success is getting harder to ignore — and rivals should be worried

Meta sold over 7 million Ray-Bans last year as smart glasses revenue more than tripled in early 2025.

Android Central

Solos is taking aim at Meta, EssilorLuxottica for alleged smart glasses patent infringement in pivotal case

Smart glasses are booming, in large part thanks to Meta. But one of its competitors is now accusing Ray-Ban Meta products of violating its patents.

Android Central

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Meta plans to double production of Ray-Ban smart glasses to meet soaring demand

Meta is set to escalate production of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses to nearly 20 million units this year, responding to soaring demand.

Android Central

Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Might Never Have Happened If Not For One Cold Email — EssilorLuxottica's Rocco Basilico Reveals How It All Started

Meta Platforms, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) now-popular Ray-Ban smart glasses trace their origins to an unexpected spark: a cold email sent directly to Mark Zuckerberg by EssilorLuxottica (OTC:ESLOF) executive Rocco Basilico.

Benzinga

Ross Gerber Says Meta's Smart Glasses Give Him 'Hope' To Give Up His Phone One Day — Just Like Mark Zuckerberg Predicted 10 Years Ago

Over the weekend, investor Ross Gerber praised Meta Platform, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) smart glasses, giving a reminder of the prediction Mark Zuckerberg made 10 years ago.

Benzinga

If you don't love the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses, you won't like smart glasses, period

This Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) review will help both smart glasses newbies and Gen 1 owners whether these impressive glasses are the right fit.

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Weekend Tech Roundup: China Targets Nvidia, Meta's AI Glass Ambitions, AMD's Bet And More

From China’s crackdown on Nvidia’s AI chips to Google’s controversial AI healthcare tool, the tech industry was abuzz this week with developments that could shape the future of technology.

Benzinga

Meta, Ray-Ban Target 10 Million AI Glass Production By 2026

Meta Platforms (NASDAQ:META) is positioning itself as a leader in the emerging smart glasses market.

Benzinga

Leaked Ray-Ban Display Glasses set to offer a stylish leap forward ahead of Google, Samsung, and Amazon

Meta has been investing in AR and VR R&D for over a decade, and the company's work is about to pay off big time with more smart glasses.

Android Central

Armani's Will Lays Path To Potential Buyout By Rival

Fashion legend Giorgio Armani asked in his will made public Friday for a major luxury group to take a stake in his company, citing LVMH, EssilorLuxottica or L'Oreal as potential buyers.

International Business Times

Giorgio Armani’s will says his brand should be sold or seek IPO

Late founder instructs heirs to gradually sell stakes with priority given to LVMH, L’Oréal or EssilorLuxottica

The Guardian - UK

Giorgio Armani’s will instructs heirs to sell 15% of his empire

According to his will, published online Friday by Italian daily La Repubblica

The Independent UK

Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses review: What I love (and what’s still missing)

I reviewed the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, which offer sharper 3K video, polarized PRIZM lenses, and longer battery life compared to Ray-Ban Meta. They definitely have a target audience, but the lack of prescription lens support, limited frame options, and higher price may limit appeal for everyday wear.

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Mark Zuckerberg Says Not Wearing Meta Ray-Ban Like AI Glasses Will Be Similar To Having Poor Vision Without Corrective Contact Lenses

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg believes smart glasses powered by artificial intelligence will become so essential that not wearing them will put users at a cognitive disadvantage—similar to living with poor eyesight and no corrective lenses.

MarketBeat

2025: A Pivotal Year for Smart Glasses As Meta Invests in Ray-Ban

Meta bought a nearly 3% stake in the owner of Ray-Ban. With Google eyeing a smart glasses entrance, cementing its lead in the space is key for Meta in 2025.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg-Led Meta Acquires Nearly 3% Of Ray-Ban, Oakley Parent EssilorLuxottica In $3.5 Billion Deal: Report

Mark Zuckerberg-led Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has reportedly acquired a minority stake in EssilorLuxottica (OTC:ESLOF).

Fortune

Can Snapchat's AI glasses help it compete with Meta and Google?

Snapchat Specs are set to debut in 2026, likely beating AR glasses by Meta and Google.

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How Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica’s all-pervasive €112 billion empire has disrupted how we see the world

EssilorLuxottica has is the undisputed leader on everything to do with vision. How does a company commanding an entire industry continue to grow?

TechRadar

Mark Zuckerberg confirms new Ray-Ban smart glasses are coming ‘later this year’ – here are the 3 pairs I think we’ll see

Meta has confirmed it has new Ray-Ban smart glasses on the way with ‘new technological capabilities.'

Android Central

Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are a hit, and it's now planning a massive production ramp-up

Ray-Ban Meta's strong sales hint at a bigger future for augmented reality.

Android Central

Meta's XR plans reportedly include seeding Orion to devs and Oakley smart glasses

As Meta eyes XR glasses it can mass produce, it reportedly plans to seed prototype its Orion glasses to developers next year.

Android Central

Here's everything we expect and want from wearables and smartwatches in 2025

I asked two industry analysts and mixed in my own predictions for what 2025 has in store for smartwatches, smart rings, and smart glasses.

Fortune

Acquisition speculation grips European luxury: Meta said to eye 5% stake in Ray-Ban maker, Moncler linked to Burberry takeover

The two deals, rumored to be in the works, could mark key milestones for the European luxury giants: EssilorLuxottica, Moncler and Burberry.

TechRadar

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are majorly popular, which is exciting and frightening in equal measure

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are best sellers in Europe, and I'm not sure how to feel about it.

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