Forbes October 17, 2025
Smartphones transformed how we live, but the next era of personal computing may already be in plain sight. Industry heavyweights EssilorLuxottica and Meta are investing billions in a future where AI-powered smart glasses assume the role that our phones play today.
I wrote recently that smartphones were destined to become the next major computing platform. As I study this area, my view of smart glasses as the next computing platform is fundamentally on target.
The Next Computing Platform Is Already On Your Face
Twenty years ago, smartphones didn’t just arrive—they rewired how we live, work, and connect. Now, as the industry searches for the next transformative platform, EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri believes the answer isn’t something we need to invent....







