"Futuresource predicts smart glasses will ship 2.6 million units in 2025, up from 1.6 million this year-making them one of the fastest-growing segments in consumer tech. Growth is being driven by leading brands such as Meta, whose partnerships with Ray-Ban and Oakley blend fashion credentials with next-generation functionality. Modern smart glasses now integrate high-quality cameras, AI assistants, connectivity tools and hands-free interaction into lightweight frames designed to look like everyday eyewear. This shift-from gadget to fashion-forward accessory-is helping to normalise the technology among mainstream consumers."
""The story in 2025 is one of nuanced evolution, not frenetic explosion," says Nikolaos Tzoumerkas, Lead Analyst at Futuresource. "Smartwatches and sports watches are still part of the equation, but smart glasses are redefining what a wearable can be." "Fashion collaborations and ecosystem integrations have absolutely transformed public perception," says Tzoumerkas. "Smart glasses are no longer seen as niche tech. They're lifestyle products, and consumers want to be seen wearing them.""
Global wrist-worn device shipments are projected to rise 4.8% in 2025 to nearly 210 million units, with retail value increasing 5.2%. Smart glasses shipments are forecast to reach 2.6 million units in 2025, up from 1.6 million, making them one of the fastest-growing consumer-tech segments. Growth is driven by brands such as Meta partnering with Ray-Ban and Oakley to combine fashion credentials and next-generation functionality. Modern smart glasses integrate high-quality cameras, AI assistants, connectivity tools and hands-free interaction in lightweight, everyday frames. Smartwatches remain dominant with 94 million units in 2024 and about 8% annual growth; Apple holds roughly 48% market share.
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