Meta has invested €3 billion in EssilorLuxottica, acquiring a 3% stake in the company, which owns well-known eyewear brands.
Recently, Meta collaborated with EssilorLuxottica on smart glasses like Ray-Ban Stories, Ray-Ban Meta, and upcoming Oakley Meta HSTN.
Google has also reportedly taken a 4% stake in Gentle Monster, a competitor of EssilorLuxottica.
Next-gen smart glasses models, such as Oakley Meta Sphaera glasses, with improved AI features and longer battery life, are expected from the collaboration.