Apple reportedly making progress on custom silicon for AI glasses
Apple is making progress in developing its own chip for smart glasses, reports Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have been well received by consumers, and Apple is considering launching a similar product in the coming years.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman states that the company is making progress in developing its own silicon for smart glasses. The chip is said to be based on the energy-efficient S-series processors used in the Apple Watch. To further optimize power consumption, some components have been removed. The chip is also designed to control multiple cameras that are planned for the glasses.
According to Gurman, mass production is scheduled for the end of next year or for 2027, suggesting a potential market launch within the next two years. The smart glasses would scan the environment and assist users in everyday life with AI-powered features, much like the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
Tim Cook reportedly "hell-bent "on beating Meta
Apple is also working on a pair of AR glasses suitable for everyday use, but this product is still years away from being ready. According to Gurman, both this and the smart glasses project are being developed under the codename N401.
In an earlier report, Gurman noted that Apple CEO Tim Cook is “hell-bent” on beating Meta in this area and being the first to launch an industry-leading product of this kind.
Meanwhile, Meta plans to expand its smart glasses lineup later this year, as Mark Zuckerberg recently announced.
According to various reports, this includes Oakley-branded glasses with smart features similar to the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, as well as a more premium model with a built-in heads-up display. Meta’s first fully-fledged AR glasses, codenamed Artemis, could follow in 2027.
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