Meta’s CEO bets big on smart glasses

Back in July, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a bold statement saying that people who don’t use smart glasses might one day find themselves at a “significant cognitive disadvantage” compared to those who do.

So far, smart glasses have been one of the brighter spots in Meta’s hardware efforts, showing more traction than many of its other bets on breakthrough tech. And the timing works in Meta’s favor, as the market for smart glasses is expected to expand over the next few years.

​​The global smart glasses market was valued at about USD 1.93 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow to around USD 8.26 billion by 2030. | Image credit – Grand View Research

But Meta is said to be developing the new glasses with a built-in display for apps and notifications, plus a wristband for gesture control. If those features materialize, they could give Meta a stronger foothold in the market.

Why smart glasses might be Meta’s redemption play

AI-powered smart glasses may end up being the product that defines Meta’s future beyond social media. The company missed the smartphone wave in the 2000s and its 2021 bet on the metaverse didn’t play out as planned. This time, though, the push into smart glasses could finally be the move that pays off.

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