China's CAICT has introduced the industry's first voluntary code of conduct for AI smart glasses, urging manufacturers to adopt minimum data collection, clear recording indicators, and explicit user consent. This follows public outrage over covert filming incidents involving devices from companies like Rokid.
National Taiwan University disqualified an applicant for using AI smart glasses to cheat on a medical school entrance exam. Two other applicants were disqualified for misrepresenting their Science Olympiad awards. The university reported the AI cheating attempt, leading to revised testing protocols.
Meta has launched its AI smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, in South Korea. These glasses feature a 12MP camera and AI assistant that can translate signs, identify objects, estimate calories, and recommend fashion items via voice command, potentially serving as a smartphone alternative.
SB C&S launches the "AiLENS V1" AI smart glasses on June 5th for ¥87,780. The glasses feature a Green MicroLED display, real-time translation for 76 languages, notifications, and AI assistant functions via a smartphone app. They also support voice-to-text for users with hearing impairments and have a 10-hour battery life.
Facebook Japan and EssilorLuxottica will launch AI smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Oakley Meta, in Japan on May 21st. These devices feature 12MP cameras, AI assistant integration, and real-time translation capabilities.
Huawei has unveiled new AI-powered smart glasses priced at 2,499 yuan (US$367), weighing just 35.5 grams and featuring voice interaction, live streaming, first-person video calls, food calorie estimation and QR code payments. Powered by Huawei's self-developed chip, the glasses mark a renewed push in the company's smart eyewear line-up, which previously offered more basic functions like translation. Huawei joins a growing list of tech giants competing with Meta's dominant Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses, which hold 85% market share with 7.4 million units shipped in 2025.
