Luxottica's Transformation into a Tech Innovator

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Exploring Luxottica's shift from a traditional eyewear manufacturer to a tech powerhouse, focusing on their advancements in smart glasses technology including partnerships with Meta and Apple. The chapter also delves into their plans to introduce smart glasses with built-in hearing aids, revolutionizing the hearing aid industry.

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