Wearable AI

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses sales have surged, more than tripling to over 7 million units sold last year. This dramatic increase, encompassing both Ray-Ban and Oakley brands, highlights a growing consumer embrace of wearable AI. The success is attributed to the collaboration between EssilorLuxottica’s eyewear expertise and Meta’s AI advancements. Companies are planning to double production capacity to meet unprecedented demand, signaling a long-term commitment to the smart eyewear market.

Alibaba is launching Quark AI Glasses, its first venture into AI wearables, powered by its Qwen large language model and Quark AI assistant. Pre-orders begin October 24th at 4,699 yuan (discounted to 3,999 yuan), shipping in December. Alongside, Alibaba introduces “AI Chat Assistant” in its Quark app, featuring photo editing, problem solving, and AI-assisted writing. This move signifies Alibaba’s push into consumer-facing AI, positioning it against competitors like Meta and Xiaomi in the smart glasses and digital assistant market.