EssilorLuxottica

EssilorLuxottica is a multinational company formed by the merger of Essilor, a lens manufacturer, and Luxottica, an eyewear company, that designs, manufactures, and distributes prescription eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news for launching a new line of AI-enabled smart glasses in partnership with Meta and facing increased regulatory scrutiny over their smart glasses business.

Latest on EssilorLuxottica

• EssilorLuxottica's smart glasses boom runs into tougher regulatory scrutiny
• EssilorLuxottica overhauls management after rift with founder’s son
• Meta and Essilorluxottica Bet on $299 Smart Glasses
• Meta and EssilorLuxottica launched Meta Glasses, a new line of AI-enabled eyewear, starting at $299 on June 23.

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