Telecommunications & Media

Apple weighs $200 to $500 price for first smart glasses, aims for mass market

Apple\'s first smart glasses are being designed as a strategy aimed at the broader eyewear market, not only competition with Meta, a report said. Apple is considering a $200 to $500 price range, with a direction closer to general consumers than luxury. Bloomberg\'s Mark Gurman said Apple expects its brand, industrial design and iPhone integration to drive demand, supported by its device ecosystem, retail network and AI features.

Telecommunications & Media

EU new rules spur removable battery designs, with headphones, e-readers and game devices redesigned

Design changes are accelerating in the electronics market as the European Union prepares to implement new battery rules requiring users to replace batteries themselves. The shift is emerging first in peripherals such as headphones, e-readers and handheld game devices, rather than smartphones. From Feb. 18, 2027, many portable devices with batteries must be designed for user removal and replacement, with makers also required to sell compatible batteries for at least five years.