The European Commission proposes exempting wearable tech from rules requiring removable batteries, clearing a hurdle for Meta's smart glasses, after US pressure
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Exempting wearables from removable‑battery rules keeps the door open for tightly integrated smart glasses in the EU—industrial design and thermal envelopes stay intact. If you’re betting on heads‑up interfaces, treat this as a green light to plan EU distribution and app ecosystems rather than a regulatory dead end.
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