If Apple introduces AR glasses, it has the potential to, once again, emerge as a key influencer that propels it into widespread adoption in the future.

With so much going on in AI, investors seem to be looking past its Metaverse segment. That may seem odd, as the company once known as Facebook changed its name to Meta in 2021. With the company's Reality Labs segment continuing to lose billions of dollars every quarter, investors may have written off the effort.

Next-gen AR technology. Meta's Orion glasses bring augmented reality closer to mainstream with lightweight, immersive computing in a wearable device. Potential for always-on computing. Orion allows for discreet, hands-free access to information, integrating computing with real-world surroundings.