Amazon is Developing AR Glasses in Challenge to Meta

Amazon is developing a pair of augmented-reality glasses for consumers, say two people with knowledge of the plans. In doing so, Amazon is jumping into a still-unproven market in competition with Meta Platforms, which is expected to unveil a new version of its AR glasses at its Connect conference next week, according to people who have worked on that device.

Amazon’s glasses, internally codenamed Jayhawk, will include microphones, speakers, a camera and a full-color display in one eye, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter. Amazon is also developing AR glasses for its delivery drivers, designed to help drivers sort and deliver packages, the people said. Codenamed Amelia, these glasses will give workers instructions on the screens of their eyeglasses telling them where to take parcels.