Facebook working on smartwatch

The smart glasses are a move by Facebook into wearable tech, is an early step in a project to create futuristic eyewear that augments real-world views, according to chief executive Mark Zuckerberg. — AFP

Facebook on Wednesday confirmed it is working on a smartwatch that might on day connect with augmented reality glasses being developed by the leading social network.

Facebook Reality Labs is investing in ways to make AR glasses more useful, unit head Andrew "Boz" Bosworth said in a tweet responding to a Verge report that the social network is aiming to unveil a smartwatch next year.