On March 25, 2026, it was reported that Meta's plan to launch new Ray-Ban smart glasses equipped with displays in the EU has been hindered due to battery and AI regulatory requirements, along with supply constraints. The new EU regulations mandate that devices must feature removable batteries, increasing the complexity of device manufacturing and potentially shortening battery life. Meanwhile, Meta is also facing restrictions from EU regulations on AI functionalities, which are a core selling point of the glasses.
