Meta Delays International Smart Glass Launch Amid Surging Demand

Meta announced a delay for the international launch of its Ray-Ban smart glasses until late 2026 after unprecedented demand exhausted existing supplies.The decision, shared at the Consumer Electronics Show, affects planned expansions in the U.K., France, Italy, and Canada as the company focuses on the U.S. market.This shift occurs as market data shows a 43% drop in virtual-reality headset shipments while interest in wearable tech produced with EssilorLuxottica continues to grow.