How Meta took the lead in the race for the post-smartphone world

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What happened

A head start in smart glasses, a powerful Ray-Ban partnership, and a fashion-first strategy have put Meta ahead—despite persistent privacy concerns.

Key facts

  • A head start in smart glasses, a powerful Ray-Ban partnership, and a fashion-first strategy have put Meta ahead—despite persistent privacy concerns.
  • Reported by Fortune and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 UTC.

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