THE BRIJ Incubator concludes Foundry Cohort 2 in Jaipur, with 13 creative startups presenting growth strategies focused on revenue, pricing, profitability and customer demand.
Thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology opens a GCC in Pune with over 120 engineers and plans to expand beyond 300, focusing on automotive software, cybersecurity and R&D.
Alibaba launches Qwen N1 AI smart glasses with 50MP cameras, eye tracking and voice assistance, starting at $450, as it expands its wearable AI portfolio to compete with Meta.
Meta will donate 1,000 Ray-Ban AI glasses to four Singapore organisations and provide $30,000 for accessibility training to support people with disabilities.
Sarvam AI's Kaze smart glasses aim to support 22 Indian languages with on-device speech recognition, translation and voice capabilities without constant internet access.
Ghost has raised $11 million and launched Core, a $3,499 screenless personal computer designed to run AI agents and keep user data locally.
Ray-Ban has named Ranveer Singh its first India brand ambassador as the eyewear brand expands its presence alongside Meta-powered AI smart glasses.
Meta has unveiled $1,299 VR Glasses featuring IMAX-certified viewing, Disney+ 3D content, Meta AI, immersive sports and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Jio Haptik's Solo AI is bringing AI-led marketing, advertising and customer engagement tools to small businesses, with the company reporting ROAS of up to 45x.
Snap's $2,195 Specs combine augmented reality, AI assistance and gesture controls in standalone smart glasses, with shipping planned for later this fall.
Sandhya Devanathan’s move from Meta to OpenAI follows weeks of regulatory scrutiny in India, raising questions about the timing and her new mandate excluding India.
Apple is reportedly planning AI-powered smart glasses for late 2027, combining Siri, cameras and Visual Intelligence without a built-in display.
OpenAI appoints former Wiz executive Dali Rajic as chief revenue officer, replacing Denise Dresser as the company expands its enterprise AI business.
Former OpenAI COO Brad Lightcap is leaving the AI company after eight years and plans to start a new venture following his move to special projects earlier in 2026.
Tech Mahindra and Cisco have launched an AI-driven Security Service Edge platform to help enterprises strengthen cloud security, zero trust access and AI-ready cybersecurity.
Kraken is relaunching its app with AI powered agentic trading, offering personalised portfolio guidance, market insights and investment recommendations.
Google has launched Gemini-powered marketing tools in India, enabling businesses to create AI-generated ad creatives, product images and campaign assets.
Pravis has appointed Amit Duggal as Founding Chief Growth Officer to strengthen its AI, media and growth capabilities as demand for AI driven marketing grows.
Meta has launched its first self-branded AI smart glasses, expanding its wearable strategy with a more affordable entry into the growing AI eyewear market.
Amazon Ads says AI is unlocking creativity by removing production barriers, enabling interactive advertising and helping marketers focus on strategy, storytelling and measurable outcomes.
Cannes Lions 2026 Day 2 spotlights AI, creators and marketing transformation as brands rethink creativity, discovery and growth in an AI-led era.
Sarvam has raised $234 million in the first close of its Series B round, reaching a $1.5 billion valuation as it accelerates sovereign AI development in India.
Meta’s smart glasses companion app has surpassed 50 million downloads, drawing attention to embedded AI models and the future of wearable AI experiences.
Canva has integrated with Perplexity to help users transform AI-generated research into editable creative assets and marketing content.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Blayzer smart glasses target prescription users with AI features, hands-free controls and all-day wearable design.
Indian Railways plans to deploy AI-powered surveillance drones and smart CCTV systems to strengthen passenger safety and monitoring.
Google and Samsung have unveiled Gemini-powered AI glasses at I/O 2026, expanding the company’s push into wearable AI devices.
Google has launched new AI education initiatives in India aimed at supporting students, teachers and digital learning ecosystems.
South Korean startup LetinAR is developing optics technology designed to support the next generation of AI-powered smart glasses.
SpeedMobi has launched AI-powered platform upgrades designed to help service businesses automate workflows and improve customer engagement.
A new AI-powered marketing platform aims to deliver campaign advice and strategy recommendations to SMEs within 48 hours.
Rokid is emerging as a competitor to Ray-Ban Meta as the smart glasses market sees growing momentum.
Snap has selected Qualcomm chips to power its upcoming AI-enabled smart glasses, signalling a push into next-gen wearable technology.
AI smart glasses are emerging as enterprise productivity tools, enabling hands-free workflows, real-time support, and improved operational efficiency.
Nothing is reportedly planning to launch AI-powered smart glasses next year, marking its entry into the wearable AI segment.
Ray Ban Meta smart glasses were showcased at Lakme Fashion Week 2026, highlighting the growing fusion of wearable technology and fashion.
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses face scrutiny after reports reveal human reviewers analyze recorded footage to train AI systems, raising privacy and consent concerns.
Nearby Glasses app alerts users when Bluetooth-enabled smart glasses are operating nearby, raising fresh privacy and wearable surveillance questions.
Crypto.com acquires the AI.com domain for $70 million ahead of the Super Bowl, signalling a strategic branding move toward artificial intelligence.
Google has expanded Kapil Malhotra’s leadership role to drive engagement with India startups and AI-native businesses as the ecosystem scales innovation and adoption.
Delhi Police will deploy AI-powered smart glasses during Republic Day celebrations to enhance real-time surveillance, crowd monitoring and security coordination.
Meta enhances its AI glasses with Spotify integration, Indian language support including Kannada and Telugu, and improved noise filtering for voice interactions.
Apple enters preliminary discussions with Indian semiconductor firms to assemble and package iPhone components, marking a potential shift in its global supply chain strategy.
OpenAI appoints Slack CEO Denise Dresser as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen enterprise monetisation and global commercial strategy.
Balyasny Asset Management identifies AI volatility as a leading global market risk for 2025 amid rising uncertainty in technology driven sectors.
Disseqt AI teams up with HCLTech and Microsoft to help banks modernize operations with agentic AI, enhancing automation, compliance and decision intelligence.
Lenskart unveils an AI powered smart glasses prototype during a live demo by Peyush Bansal, highlighting new capabilities and the brand’s push into intelligent eyewear technology.
AI is transforming SEO in India, driving businesses to adopt data-led and automated strategies for improved online visibility and performance.
Lenskart invites developers to build apps on its upcoming AI smart-glasses “B by Lenskart” for use cases across fitness, food delivery and wellness.
Adani Airports launches an AI-driven concierge system using agentic intelligence to personalize passenger journeys and streamline airport services across terminals.
