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Hans Anders suspends smart-glasses sales in Netherlands, Belgium
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— Oct 1, 2026
Hans Anders has suspended sales of Meta’s camera-equipped Ray-Ban glasses in the Netherlands and Belgium amid mounting privacy concerns and public and political scrutiny; another Dutch retailer has also paused sales. Meta says a visible recording light and anti-tampering safeguards protect bystanders, while Dutch authorities and advocacy groups are considering further action over covert filming risks.
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Meta Unveils VR Headset, Camera-Free Smart Glasses
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— Sep 21, 2026
Meta is gearing up for a major Connect event with new smart glasses that omit built-in cameras to address privacy concerns, along with AI features and a lightweight mixed-reality headset codenamed Phoenix, plus ongoing Ray-Ban collaborations and privacy indicators. Separately, the INVEST Digital Health conference underscores wearables’ expanding role in healthcare, from vital-sign monitoring to integrating wearable data into care delivery and clinical trials.
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South Korea's carriers launch Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses
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— Jul 21, 2026
South Korea’s three major mobile carriers began selling the Ray-Ban Meta second-generation AI glasses, pairing device discounts with smartphone plans to push Meta’s AI ecosystem beyond smartphones. Shinsegae I&C also announced distribution of Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta through domestic channels, expanding partnerships to bring the AI glasses to a wider market.
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Del Vecchio plans resignation from EssilorLuxottica amid rift
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— Aug 25, 2026
Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, heir to Luxottica founder, will resign as Ray-Ban chairman and chief strategy officer of EssilorLuxottica, effective August 31, citing a management style he calls distant and impersonal. Delfin, the Del Vecchio family holding and EssilorLuxottica’s largest shareholder, will remain a major investor as he pursues new ventures, with supporters noting his departure ends a high-profile internal rift.
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