Apple is secretly working on smart glasses, AI pendant, and AI AirPods, report says
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Apple smart glasses, powered by the long‑awaited AI Siri, could go into production this year, Bloomberg reports.
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Published on February 17, 2026
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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who seems to have a direct line into goings‑on at Apple HQ, reported today that Apple is working on a trio of new AI wearables—smart glasses, a pendant‑style AI device, and AI‑powered AirPods.
Gurman reports that all three products would be linked to Apple’s iPhone, be built around Siri, and utilize a camera system. Other companies have released smart glasses and AI pendants with onboard cameras, but wireless earbuds featuring cameras would be highly unusual. According to Gurman’s reporting, the AI pendant and AirPods wouldn’t use cameras for photography purposes, but only to power AI features.
In addition, Gurman says Apple CEO Tim Cook told employees that Apple will be focusing heavily on AI devices. Of course, there’s no guarantee the new AI devices will eventually land on store shelves, though Gurman’s Apple reporting is usually rock‑solid.
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Smart glasses come in a variety of form factors, but Apple is rumored to be working on a pair of high‑end glasses with a built‑in display and camera system. Gurman says the glasses are called N50 internally at Apple, shedding new light on a product that’s been rumored since early last year.
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Even though early AI wearables have largely failed to launch, big‑tech companies like Apple, OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Samsung are all racing to produce new AI wearables and/or smart glasses.
- Sales of Meta smart glasses reportedly tripled in 2025.
- Google is expected to release its Android XR smart glasses by the end of the year.
Recent advances in generative AI have made these devices more capable—for example, giving users the ability to translate foreign languages in real time.
However, Apple fans may have to wait longer for AI glasses. As Mashable reported earlier today, market‑research company Omdi predicts that Apple smart glasses won’t arrive until 2028 (source). Gurman’s report contradicts that forecast, with Bloomberg reporting that Apple AI glasses could go into production this year, ahead of a 2027 release.
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Apple has been playing catch‑up in the artificial‑intelligence arms race, and the company recently tapped Google Gemini to power a long‑awaited AI revamp of Siri. Even though Apple has fallen behind in developing AI technology, the company is still reporting record sales.
On top of that, as competitors ramp up their capital expenditures to never‑before‑seen levels to build new AI infrastructure, Apple is keeping its new spending flat, putting it in an enviable position in 2026.
Or, as the Motley Fool put it, Apple may be winning the AI race by staying out of it. (source)
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**Timothy Beck Werth**
*Tech Editor*
Timothy Beck Werth is the Tech Editor at Mashable, where he leads coverage and assignments for the Tech and Shopping verticals. Tim has over 15 years of experience as a journalist and editor, and he has particular experience covering and testing consumer technology, smart‑home gadgets, and men’s grooming and style products. Previously, he was the Managing Editor and then Site Director of **SPY.com**, a men's product review and lifestyle website. As a writer for **GQ**, he covered everything from bull‑riding competitions to the best Legos for adults, and he’s also contributed to publications such as **The Daily Beast**, **Gear Patrol**, and **The Awl**.
Tim studied print journalism at the University of Southern California. He currently splits his time between Brooklyn, NY and Charleston, SC. He's currently working on his second novel, a science‑fiction book.
