Adoption, Expectations, and What’s Next Smart glasses stand out as a category withaspirational appeal but still evolving clarity. Consumers interested in smart glasses view them as tools fororganization, entertainment, and immersive experiences ratherthan replacements for phones or traditional screens. Theater-like viewing, enhanced sports experiences, andfrictionless content capture point toward experiential value overnovelty. Notably, prescription compatibility emerges as a criticaladoption trigger, underscoring that practicality must matchinnovation. 39%are interested infuture purchases ofsmart glasses. 13%ofWearable Owners& Intenders currentlyown smart glasses. 50%of Gen Z andMillennials areinterested inpurchasing smartglasses. Smart glasses boast a wide range of use cases and features in 2026 AI-powered enhances user experience, while Augmented Reality improves the user’s point of view Key features* Smart glasses use cases •AR/VR gamingDelivers immersive augmented and virtual reality ✓Augmented reality projections✓High resolution micro displays✓Low-latency sensors✓3D spatial technology experiences without bulky headsets, enabling interactivegameplay on the go. •Live translation ✓Voice recognition and speech-to-text engines✓Text to AR projection✓Real time language processing Provides real-time language translation and telepromptertext directly in the wearer’s field of view for seamlesscommunication and presentations. •Audio & entertainmentIntegratesspatial audio and streaming capabilities, turning Built in open-ear speakers✓Noise cancellation and adaptive soundBluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity eyewear into a personal entertainment hub with voicecontrol. •Navigation & everyday utilityDisplays directions, maps, notifications, and contextual AI ✓AI-powered contextual assistance✓GPS and motion sensors assistance hands-free for enhanced productivity andconvenience. ✓Integrated high-resolution cameras✓Live streaming capabilities •Remote collaboration & video captureEnables hands-free video calls, live streaming, and AR annotations for work or social sharing. Note: key features is not an exhaustive list but amongsttop features. Not all smart glasses include all features Entertainment in Smart Glasses Consumers interested in using smart glasses for entertainmentleading benefits include watching movies/shows with theater-likescreen quality, listening to music, and watching sports witharena-like views. Prescriptions in Smart Glasses Social Media in Smart Glasses Interest in social media use in smart glasses isdriven by taking and sharing photos followedby live streaming If you were to purchase smart glasses, would youpurchase them with prescription lenses? Manufacturers of smart glasses should consider offeringprescription options, as nearly half of those interested inthe wearable device would purchase smart glasses withprescription lenses. AI Use Within Smart Glasses Owners & Intenders who are interested in smart glasses mainly plan to usesmart/AI technology to keep their lives organized and for entertainment. 联系我们 扫码关注我们