Big news in the tech world! Samsung is set to release smart glasses much sooner than expected, leaving Apple in the dust. For some time, we’ve known that Samsung has been working on an XR headset under the codename Project Moohan, but the real breakthrough is their upcoming AI-powered, display-free smart glasses.
These won’t just be an experimental product-they’re coming by the end of next year, meaning that Samsung will soon have a direct competitor to the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, while Apple is still facing delays.
Display-free smart glasses are an intermediate step between today’s smartphones and the full-fledged AR smart glasses of the future, like Meta’s Orion. The concept gained massive attention with Ray-Ban’s collaboration, and it seems other tech giants are catching up. Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, sees AR smart glasses as the future of computing, and Samsung, Apple, and Google all agree. The race to bring these glasses to the market is on, with display-free versions being a crucial first step.
These display-free glasses, powered by AI, will make daily tasks easier and more efficient. Similar to the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, they will help you navigate cities, translate menus in foreign languages, and handle phone calls, all without taking your phone out. The Samsung smart glasses will offer similar features, seamlessly pairing with your phone. While Samsung is also working on true AR glasses, those are still a little further down the road.
On the other hand, Apple seems to be struggling with AI integration, which is delaying its own AR product. Apple has even pushed back the release of its smart home devices, as they too rely on AI for functionality. Meanwhile, Meta is aiming to release a pair of smart glasses later this year with a basic 2D display. While this might affect Samsung’s market share in the short term, it’s clear that competition is only going to make the tech landscape more exciting.