Meta’s long-awaited leap into true AR territory is no longer a distant “someday” promise. After years of teasers, prototypes, and strategic stepping stones, the company is gearing up to deliver AR glasses that could actually make you forget your smartphone exists. Here’s the kicker: they’re closer than you think, but they won’t come cheap.
What you need to know:
• True AR glasses are coming by late 2025 with Hypernova ($1,000+), bridging current Ray-Bans to full AR by 2027
• Orion prototype proves the tech works with 70-degree field of view and neural wristband controls
• Market momentum is building fast with 210% smart glasses growth in 2024 and Meta capturing 60%+ share
• Privacy concerns are getting real as current glasses already capture hundreds of photos unnoticed
• Your next computing platform might be staring back at you through surprisingly normal-looking glasses
The journey’s been anything but smooth. Meta’s current Ray-Ban smart glasses launched in 2021 as a clever way to…more