Many virtual reality headset users might have found the devices uncomfortable to use with glasses, but that could change down the line as Facebook-parent Meta confirmed the acquisition of Luxexcel, which creates prescription lenses for smart glasses. A partnership with a company like Luxexcel could help Meta target users who wear glasses, while also letting it benefit from the expertise …
Meta acquires 3D smart glass maker Luxexcel In 2021, the company partnered with WaveOptics that provides the displays for Snap's Spectacles. Meta has acquired the Netherlands-based 3D smart glass maker Luxexcel, as it doubles down on its metaverse dream in 2023. At the company's earnings call, Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg said that the new high-end VR headset would …
