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Business Wars · June 11, 2026 · 00:45:02

Meta and the Battle for Smart Glasses | Google's Return | 3

Boone Ashworth, Julian Chokkattu

WIRED senior gear editor Julian Chokkattu and staff writer Boone Ashworth join David to break down the battle for smart glasses. They revisit Google Glass's 2014 failure and how Meta has succeeded with affordable, fashion-forward frames from brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. The episode examines Google's new Android XR platform, its potential to rival Meta, and the ethical questions surrounding AI-powered wearable cameras and where the industry is heading.

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Highlights

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Google Glass: A Decade-Ago Failure
Google Glass in 2014 introduced smart glasses but stumbled with a high price and divisive design, preventing mainstream adoption.
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Meta's Fashionable Smart Glasses Strategy
Meta partnered with established brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley to create stylish, affordable smart glasses that appeal to mass consumers.
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Google's Return with Android XR
Google unveiled the Android XR platform in May, positioning it as an operating system for smart glasses and mixed-reality headsets to compete with Meta.
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Privacy and Ethical Concerns of AI Glasses
The episode explores ethical issues around smart glasses equipped with AI, including constant recording, facial recognition, and data privacy.
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