The smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) sector is seeing a wave of new product launches and partnerships from major technology companies. Google has re-entered the market with Android XR smart glasses, developed in partnership with Warby Parker and Kering Group, backed by a $150 million investment. These glasses, designed to resemble conventional eyewear, are powered by Google's AI capabilities. Apple is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered smart glasses in 2026, with CEO Tim Cook prioritizing the Apple Glasses project as a follow-up to the Vision Pro headset. Meta is accelerating its AR hardware plans, shifting from its Quest 4 VR headset to a lightweight open-periphery headset, codenamed Puffin, which features a tethered compute puck and targets a launch by the end of 2026. Snap has introduced new Spectacles AR glasses with features such as real-time reading assistance, allowing users to 'read with you,' though the product remains primarily for developers. Meta continues to invest in its Quest line and Ray-Ban Meta Smartglasses, the latter having sold over 2 million units and offering hands-free media capture and smart assistant functions. Kopin Corporation has achieved key hardware and software milestones in its NeuralDisplay prototype, which includes real-time gaze tracking, auto-vergence, and eye image capture. The prototype is compatible with OLED and MicroLED technology, aiming to reduce the size, weight, and power consumption of AR/VR headsets while improving comfort and adaptability. Vuzix Corporation, in partnership with Wyr.ai, has launched an AI-driven quality assurance inspection platform using Vuzix M400 smart glasses. The platform, targeting U.S. Fortune 500 firms, uses extended reality algorithms and artificial intelligence for automated product testing and inspection across industries such as textiles, toys, apparel, and hard goods. Key features include real-time color and pattern matching, automated reporting, and live-streamed inspections for transparency and efficiency. Other developments include Qualcomm's integration of personalized multimodal AI experiences into smart glasses powered by Snapdragon chips, and Xreal's focus on virtual private displays for entertainment and gaming.