Meta's smart glasses heavily inspired by Apple, but price and form factor are the real differentiator
dreamwieber · x · 2026-09-25
Commenters acknowledge Meta's new smart glasses as a real achievement while noting heavy Apple inspiration — from golden-hour couch shots and immersive video presentation to the home icon grid and battery puck shape. One argues Apple often innovates later on others' work, but the key differentiator here is shipping at that price and form factor.
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