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Meta to Debut Two Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Models for Prescription Wearers Next Week

Meta plans to debut two new Ray-Ban smart glasses models next week designed specifically for prescription wearers. The launch expands the addressable market for AI-equipped eyewear significantly, targeting an estimated 4 billion people globally who require vision correction. The move signals Meta's intent to shift smart glasses from novelty accessory to everyday utility. [Instagram] Meta is expanding its Ray-Ban smart glasses lineup with two new models designed for prescription wearers, launching next week. The move pushes AI wearables into a market of an estimated 4 billion people worldwide who need corrective lenses. [LinkedIn] Meta plans to debut two new Ray-Ban smart glasses models next week designed specifically for prescription wearers. The launch targets an estimated 4 billion people globally who require vision correction, expanding the addressable market for AI-equipped eyewear significantly. The move signals Meta's intent to shift smart glasses from novelty accessory to everyday utility for a much broader population.
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