EU eases battery rules for wearables, clearing Meta’s Ray‑Ban glasses push in Europe
The European Commission issued a delegated act exempting wearable devices, including smart glasses like Meta’s Ray‑Ban, from the batteries regulation that requires removable batteries, clearing a major hurdle for EU sales after U.S. pressure; the two-month window for objections means the rule could take effect soon and may also benefit other makers such as Samsung, Google, and Apple. Privacy groups warn against weakening protections, while Meta says its glasses include safeguards and notes the EU rollout remains slower than the U.S., with more than 7 million pairs sold worldwide in 2025.