Silicon Valley is reviving interest in smart glasses, believing advances in AI make them more viable now than when Google Glass failed over a decade ago. Companies like Snap are developing AI-equipped eyewear, set for a 2026 launch. This resurgence stems from declining smartphone excitement and a push to integrate advanced AI capabilities, enhancing user interaction and functionality. Unlike prior models that struggled with practicality, upcoming smart glasses aim to provide a seamless experience with real-time recognition and responsive features, indicating a shift in how wearable technology could evolve.
"AI is making these devices a lot easier to use, and it's also introducing new ways people can use them, said Jitesh Ubrani, a research manager covering wearable devices for market research firm The International Data Corporation."
"The renewed buzz around smart glasses is likely the combination of two trends: a realization that smartphones are no longer exciting enough to entice users to upgrade often and a desire to capitalize on AI by building new hardware around it."
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