2026 First Half Global AI Glasses Shipments Surge 263%, Screenless Becomes Dominant Form
According to Counterpoint, smart glasses remain niche but are growing rapidly. Global shipments of AI glasses increased by 263% year-on-year in the first half of 2026. Most products have no AR screen and interact through speakers and microphones; screenless AI glasses, represented by Meta and Ray-Ban, dominate the market, while AR display glasses show even stronger growth.