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Lozza presenta la nuova collezione FW26/27 sul Lago di Garda

De Rigo's news page has been updated with new press releases including Lozza FW26/27 collection, Roberto Cavalli's House of Prints, Philipp Plein Eyewear FW26/27, and Chopard Eyewear FW26/27.

Yalea presenta la nuova campagna FW26/27: “FEEL MORE. SEE BEYOND”

De Rigo's Yalea brand launches its new FW26/27 advertising campaign titled 'FEEL MORE. SEE BEYOND'.

Meta Expands AI Glasses with Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Muse Agents

Meta has significantly expanded its smart glasses ecosystem at Connect 2026, introducing new audio and camera models, expanding display glasses to new markets, and previewing Meta VR Glasses for 2027. The portfolio spans from an entry-level model to a high-end VR headset. Notable new products include the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a lightweight audio-focused model with long battery life, and the third-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses with improved cameras and microphones. Meta also unveiled its personal AI agent, Muse, designed to assist across devices and serve as a central assistant. The company plans to offer over 100 variants by the end of the year across Ray-Ban, Oakley, and its own Meta Glasses line. International expansion includes markets like Germany, UK, Canada, France, Italy, Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, UAE, and Brazil.

• Meta VR Glasses announced for spring 2027 at $1,299.99, weighing around 100 grams.
• Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses priced at $349, weighing 43g, with 12-hour battery life (48h with case), shipping October 13.
• Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 introduced at $449 with 3K Ultra HD video, 12MP camera, and six-microphone array.

German Data Protection Commissioner Warns Meta's Smart Glasses Hard to Use Legally

Recent events have highlighted privacy and ethical concerns with smart glasses. In Germany, the Hamburg Data Protection Commissioner, Thomas Fuchs, released a report stating that Meta's smart glasses are barely legally usable under GDPR due to covert recording risks, weak LED indicators, and possible facial recognition. He emphasized that GDPR requires consent from individuals filmed in public spaces. Meanwhile, in the UK, Reform UK politician Jason O'Connell sparked debate by allegedly using smart glasses as a teleprompter in the Welsh Parliament. This prompted several MPs to call for clear guidelines, and the UK Parliament is reviewing rules for wearables. Meta has defended its glasses, citing automatic face blurring and brief storage of AI images, but the German findings could impact its 70% market share there.

• Hamburg's Data Protection Commissioner concluded Meta's smart glasses are barely legally usable in Germany under GDPR.
• The report criticizes weak LED indicators and code fragments suggesting facial recognition, making covert recording easy.
• In the UK, Reform UK politician Jason O'Connell is suspected of using smart glasses as a teleprompter in the Welsh Parliament.