How big is the AI glasses market in 2026?
The wearable AI glasses market has reportedly quadrupled to $5.6 billion in two years, making it one of the fastest-growing consumer electronics segments. Meta is the dominant player, having established itself early with Ray-Ban Meta glasses and now expanding aggressively with three cheaper in-house models starting at $299.
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