Ray-Ban Maker EssilorLuxottica Says It More than Tripled Meta AI Glasses Sales in 2025
EssilorLuxottica reported that it sold more than 7 million Meta‑powered AI glasses in 2025, more than tripling the combined 2023‑24 volume of 2 million units. The sales surge spans its flagship Ray‑Ban line and the newer Oakley smart‑glasses, driven by a $799 second‑generation model with gesture and neural controls. The company announced plans to double production to 20 million units by year‑end to satisfy rising demand. Meta has extended its partnership with EssilorLuxottica through 2034, cementing a long‑term wearable AI strategy.
Mobile‑first Shoppers Make Stores Digital by Default, New Research Shows
A new Insider Trend and Fern Insights survey of 1,000 consumers in the UK, France and Germany finds that 53% of European shoppers aged 18‑75 use their mobile phones while in store, making the physical shop digital by default. Shoppers...
Virtuix Expands Omni One VR Sales to Europe After IPO
Virtuix, the maker of full‑body VR treadmill systems, announced that its Omni One hardware will now be sold across Europe following its recent initial public offering. European customers in Germany, the United Kingdom, France and other EU nations can place...
Beats Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple’s Compact Workout Earbuds Revamped
Apple’s Beats Powerbeats Fit, the refreshed successor to the 2022 Beats Fit Pro, launch at £199.95, offering a slimmer, silicone‑wing design that sits inside the concha for a more discreet, comfortable fit, especially with glasses. The earbuds deliver six hours of playback...