Xiaomi's second-generation AI glasses reportedly delayed to Q4 2026 or 2027

Chinese outlet ITBear reported on August 5, 2026, citing industry insiders, that Xiaomi's second-generation AI glasses had finished hardware and software development but that executive Lu Weibing paused the release over dissatisfaction with the external design, requiring rework. The report said the launch may now slip to Q4 2026 or even 2027, and noted the glasses project team had been affected by Xiaomi Group cost-cutting, with several members departing; Xiaomi denied the rumor without disclosing its actual release plan.