2026: The Year of AI Glasses – Meta Ray-Ban 3, Google Gemini Glasses Redefine Wearable AI

2026 marks an explosion in AI glasses: Meta Ray-Ban series cumulative shipments reach 18 million units, Google partners with EssilorLuxottica to launch Gemini-powered AI glasses, while Samsung and Huawei accelerate their efforts. This article analyzes technological breakthroughs (12-hour battery life, real-time translation, visual understanding), a horizontal comparison of major products, and privacy controversies along with regulatory trends.