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TNB Tech Minute: Ray-Ban Maker Says Smartglasses Sales Nearly Doubled In Latest Quarter

Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

Summary

Julie Chang reports that EssilorLuxottica’s AI-powered smart glasses sales nearly doubled, though competition from Google and Apple looms. Chip equipment supplier ASM International raised its revenue forecast due to surging AI infrastructure demand. Meanwhile, SpaceX shares trade 18% below their IPO price after shedding $1.2 trillion in market cap since June.

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