AI smart glasses market booms amid chip shortages and tech giant competition

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1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · John Werner, Contributor · 2026-05-21 15:45

   New Reports And New Paradigms Show Drive In AI Smart Glasses Market

   Smart glasses sales surged in 2025 as Apple, Google, and Meta pursued smartphone-connected wearable AI ecosystems.

2. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Joanna Partridge · 2026-05-21 14:05

   BT warns of smartphone price rises due to chip shortages from AI boom

   <p>Telecoms company CEO says tech firms are buying up memory chips to power datacentres relied on by AI</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://viewer.gutools.co.uk/business/live/2026/may/21/nvidia-beats-wall-street-ai-chip-boom-asia-tech-stocks-business-live-news">Business live – latest …

3. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-21 04:36

   Chinese AI smart glasses sales have rocketed in China as product designers focus on user experience, domestic big tech firms enter the market and innovation dri

   Chinese AI smart glasses sales have rocketed in China as product designers focus on user experience, domestic big tech firms enter the market and innovation drives rapid advances in components while lowering costs. Producers are offering models tailored for different uses: transl…

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4. TechCrunch AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Park · 2026-05-18 11:00

   South Korea’s LetinAR is building optics behind AI glasses

   A lens the size of a thumbnail — and the South Korean startup that makes it could become the optical backbone of the AI glasses era.

5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-23 15:47

   Google Is Paving A New Information Superhighway This is a feelings post. Meaning it contains things I feel, more than things I know or can reliably speculate ab

   Google Is Paving A New Information Superhighway This is a feelings post. Meaning it contains things I feel, more than things I know or can reliably speculate about. It comes in the wake of Google’s announcements at its recent I/O conference . The way I’m feeling things, Google is…

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6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-23 14:03

   Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also

   Here are 38 Memorial Day deals we recommend for $50 or less Massive OLED TVs and Sonos speakers might be stealing the Memorial Day spotlight, but there are also plenty of great deals that won’t set you back nearly as much. In fact, some of the best discounts we’re seeing are on ……

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7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-22 23:33

   These are my favorite gadgets to add ambiance to your home, and they're all on sale Looking to add more coziness to your home's interior? These are my go-to pro

   These are my favorite gadgets to add ambiance to your home, and they're all on sale Looking to add more coziness to your home's interior? These are my go-to products and devices. https://www. zdnet.com/article/memorial-day -home-deals-2026/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # G…

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8. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-22 22:33

   7 WFH gadgets that are huge quality of life improvements These gadgets aren't going to make or break your home office, but they're huge upgrades for my workflow

   7 WFH gadgets that are huge quality of life improvements These gadgets aren't going to make or break your home office, but they're huge upgrades for my workflow - and most are on sale for Memorial Day. https://www. zdnet.com/article/wfh-gadgets- memorial-day-deals-2026/ # Tech # …

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9. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-22 20:18

   The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve p

   The best Memorial Day sales you can shop this weekend Memorial Day is nearly here, meaning the seasonal sales are in full swing. If your weekend plans involve pool parties or barbecues, now is a great time to pick up a portable speaker or set of solar lights, as many of ou… https…

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10. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-22 16:08

    A major supply chain attack sent shockwaves through the developer community this week, leaving some of the biggest names in tech scrambling to contain the damag

    A major supply chain attack sent shockwaves through the developer community this week, leaving some of the biggest names in tech scrambling to contain the damage. # cybersecurity # zeroday # supplychain # patchmanagement # ai https:// cybernewsweekly.substack.com/p /cybersecurity…

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11. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Polski(PL) · [email protected] · 2026-05-19 09:03

    Korean startup LetinAR solves the problem of dark and power-hungry lenses in AI glasses with PinTILT technology, attracting millions of dollars in investment

    Koreański startup LetinAR dzięki technologii PinTILT rozwiązuje problem ciemnych i prądożernych soczewek w okularach AI, przyciągając miliony dolarów inwestycji od LG i zapowiadając giełdowy debiut. # si # ai # sztucznainteligencja # wiadomości # informacje # technologia https://…

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12. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] · 2026-05-18 14:52

    South Korean startup LetinAR is building the optics that could power AI glasses, developing lens technology small enough to fit in a thumbnail that may become t

    South Korean startup LetinAR is building the optics that could power AI glasses, developing lens technology small enough to fit in a thumbnail that may become the optical backbone of the emerging AI glasses era. https:// techcrunch.com/2026/05/18/sout h-koreas-letinar-is-building…

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13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · sagalinked · 2026-05-19 08:07

    📰 South Korea's LetinAR startup is developing an ultra-thin lens that could serve as the optical foundation for AI glasses, potentially revolutionizing how augm

    📰 South Korea's LetinAR startup is developing an ultra-thin lens that could serve as the optical foundation for AI glasses, potentially revolutionizing how augmented reality technology is integrated into everyday wear. 🔗 https:// techcrunch.com/2026/05/18/sout h-koreas-letinar-is…

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