Apple prepares to enter the smart glasses market

Shipments of display-less AI glasses jumped 263% year over year in the first half of 2026 and account for 96% of the market. Apple is rumored to be building glasses with Siri and AR, but a more advanced model isn't expected until 2029, while Meta holds about 94% of AI glasses shipments.

• AI glasses shipments grew 263% in the first half of 2026
• Display-less glasses make up 96% of shipments, up 258% YoY
• Meta accounts for roughly 94% of AI glasses shipments
• Apple's advanced AR glasses aren't expected until 2029