Month: July 2026

Close up of the camera on a pair of augmented reality glasses.

The smart glasses market is entering a new phase.

Published on
July 13, 2026
Words by
Vedika Daswani

Smart glasses have become one of the fastest-moving categories in consumer electronics. 

In recent months, nearly every major consumer technology company has doubled down on smart glasses:

Meta launched its new Meta Glasses collection with EssilorLuxottica. 

Google unveiled Android XR eyewear partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. 

Snap introduced its latest generation of AR Specs. 

Across the optical supply chain, companies like Applied Materials and EssilorLuxottica are investing in next-generation technologies designed specifically for smart glasses.

Taken together, these announcements signal something bigger than another product cycle. What was once viewed as an experimental category is rapidly evolving into a mainstream product, driven by advances in artificial intelligence, display technology and semiconductor performance.

Industry data points in the same direction. Counterpoint Research reported record shipments of augmented reality smart glasses in 2025, while Citi Research forecasts that AI glasses could reach 112 million units annually and $40 billion in market revenue by 2030. 

As the market matures, expectations change. The first generation proved smart glasses could work. The next generation has to prove people want to wear them every day.

That means building products that perform everywhere people do – from bright sidewalks to shaded streets, from the office to your car. Lighting conditions constantly change throughout the day, affecting comfort, display visibility and the overall user experience.

Consumers are already familiar with photochromic lenses that darken automatically in sunlight. But smart glasses today demand something more. Instead of simply reacting to UV light, future lenses will need to intelligently adapt to changing environments while balancing glare reduction, display visibility and energy consumption.

Recent optical platform announcements from suppliers such as Applied Materials are starting to include integrated electronic dimming technologies alongside waveguides, vision correction and sensing – highlighting that adaptive light management is becoming an increasingly important part of the smart eyewear stack.

This is where dynamic glass comes in. 

Miru’s dynamic glass platform uses electrochromic technology to actively manage light at the lens level, reducing glare, and improving display visibility as lighting conditions change. It transforms the lens from a passive component into an active part of the user experience.

Designed for next-generation smart eyewear, Miru’s platform is built around the requirements that matter for this market: low haze, neutral colour performance, low-voltage operation, minimal energy demand, and compatibility with light, compact and curved form factors.

The conversation around smart glasses is no longer just about AI, displays or processors. It is about creating products people can wear comfortably, naturally and confidently throughout the day.

As smart eyewear moves toward mainstream adoption, the glass will play a much bigger role.

Learn more about Miru dynamic glass here: https://mirucorp.com/industries/wearables-augmented-reality/

Close up of the windows on the side of a boat cabin reflecting the setting sun and water.

Visibility changes on the water. Glass should too.

Published on
July 2, 2026
Words by
Vedika Daswani

This is part of a series exploring how Miru dynamic glass is being applied across industries including automotive, marine, wearables, and autonomous systems. 

Marine transportation depends on visibility. From ferries and tugboats to yachts and commercial fleets, operators need to read the water, track nearby vessels, approach docks, and respond to changing conditions in real time.

The marine environment presents a unique challenge. Sunlight behaves differently on the water, where reflections intensify glare and conditions change throughout the day. A clear view in the morning can become harsh and distracting by midday, then low-angle glare by sunset. 

Marine windows need to do more than provide a view. They need to actively manage light, reduce glare, support safer navigation, and keep passengers comfortable as sun angles and weather conditions change. 

Miru’s solution is designed for exactly these conditions.

Miru’s dynamic glass technology transforms marine windows from a passive material into an intelligent surface that automatically adapts to changing light throughout the day.

Instead of forcing operators to choose between bright glare, fixed tint, aftermarket films, or mechanical shades, Miru dynamic glass continuously adjusts its tint. The technology enables precise tint transitions in increments as small as 0.2%, moving from clear to darkened states based on changing sunlight and user preferences.

For marine operators, that means more control over visibility from sunrise to sunset through a durable, integrated glass solution. For passengers, it creates a more comfortable onboard experience, particularly in seating areas exposed to direct sunlight for extended periods.

Beyond improving visibility, Miru dynamic glass can also support more efficient vessel operation. The technology maintains a stable tint without a constant flow of power. Because energy is only required during transitions, Miru dynamic glass can help reduce solar heat gain and lower the load on onboard cooling systems. 

For decades, marine windows have simply let light in. The next generation of marine glass will actively manage it. Miru is helping bring that future to the water, today.

Explore how Miru dynamic glass is being deployed across different industries like marine, industrial transport, architecture, automotive and more: https://mirucorp.com/industries/marine-industrial/