It's no secret that Apple is investing heavily in smart glasses, with rumors suggesting we'll see AI-powered spectacles in the near future and augmented-reality eyewear a little further out. But have you ever wondered what Apple hopes to accomplish with this push into a whole new segment of wearable tech?
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has a low-down on Apple's plans for smart glasses, claiming that things could follow a similar path to the Apple Watch. Back in 2015, smartwatches were still pretty niche products with minimal mainstream appeal compared to traditional wristwear — much like smart glasses are now.