Rokid unveils lighter and cheaper AI glasses to challenge Meta's Ray-Bans

Rokid has introduced new AI glasses that are lighter and more affordable than competitors. The device aims to rival Meta's popular Ray-Bans in the smart eyewear market. According to TechRadar, these glasses might offer smarter features than they appear.

Rokid, a technology company specializing in AI wearables, has launched a new pair of AI glasses designed to compete directly with Meta's Ray-Bans. The key selling points highlighted are their lighter weight and lower price, making them accessible to a broader audience in the growing smart glasses sector.

TechRadar's coverage emphasizes that these glasses from Rokid could be more advanced than their appearance suggests. The article, published on January 7, 2026, positions the product as a potential disruptor in the market dominated by established players like Meta.

While specific technical details remain limited in initial reports, the focus on affordability and portability underscores Rokid's strategy to challenge premium-priced alternatives. This development comes amid increasing interest in AI-integrated eyewear for everyday use, such as augmented reality assistance and hands-free computing.

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Realistic illustration of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses amid a class-action lawsuit over privacy breaches, featuring courtroom elements and data review imagery.
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Meta faces class-action lawsuit over Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Meta, accusing the company of misleading consumers about the privacy features of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The suit follows a Swedish report revealing that contractors in Kenya reviewed sensitive footage captured by the devices, including bathroom use and intimate moments. Meta has confirmed using human reviewers for some data but claims privacy protections are in place.

Meta plans to unveil two new Ray-Ban AI glasses models tailored for prescription lens users next week. The glasses, available in rectangular and rounded styles, will be sold through traditional eyewear channels. Bloomberg reports this marks the first time Meta and Ray-Ban target this group specifically with such designs.

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Meta has introduced new frame styles for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that support prescription lenses, starting at $499 for preorder in the US with availability from April 14. The update includes AI features for nutrition logging and message summarization, alongside expanded international availability. Additional enhancements cover Oakley models and Ray-Ban Display glasses.

Asus has teamed up with Xreal to develop the ROG R1 AR gaming glasses, showcased at CES 2026 with a standout 240Hz refresh rate. The glasses build on Xreal's existing models but introduce smoother performance for gaming. This announcement follows Asus's decision to terminate its Horizon OS headset project.

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Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is launching a new subsidiary called Specs Inc. to focus on its augmented reality glasses. The move aims to advance mixed-reality Spectacles amid growing competition from Meta and Apple.

Apple has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup developing lip-reading technology for AI interfaces in wearables. The deal, valued at around $2 billion, signals potential shifts in how users interact with devices like glasses and earbuds. This move builds on Apple's history of integrating advanced sensing tech into its products.

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At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Lumus demonstrated advanced waveguides that promise to enhance smartglasses with significantly wider fields of view. The company's Z-30 model offers a 30-degree FOV, while a prototype achieves 70 degrees, potentially transforming wearable optics.

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