Meta launches new generation of smart glasses with EssilorLuxottica

Smart glasses with an built-in show—reminiscent of the early Google Glass—and gesture management impressed by the movie “Minority Report” are on the coronary heart of Meta’s newest wearables launch. Presented by CEO Mark Zuckerberg on the Connect occasion, the new Meta Ray-Ban Display is joined by two further merchandise: the Oakley Meta Vanguard and the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. All three releases reinforce Meta’s strategic partnership with EssilorLuxottica and its place within the aggressive smart eyewear market, alongside gamers similar to Samsung, Google, and Snapchat.

The Meta Ray-Ban Display incorporates a high-resolution display screen embedded within the upper-right lens, seen solely to the wearer. Users can examine messages, view maps, management music playback, take images or movies, entry social media, and work together with Meta’s AI assistant—while not having to drag out their telephones.

A standout innovation is the Meta Neural Band, a wristband that makes use of electromyography to interpret hand muscle exercise, enabling navigation by smart glasses features utilizing refined hand gestures. The gadget guarantees as much as 18 hours of battery life and comes with a charging case. It will launch within the U.S. on September 30, beginning at $799, with worldwide markets anticipated to comply with in 2026.

Oakley Meta Vanguard targets efficiency sportswear

Also unveiled on the occasion was the Oakley Meta Vanguard, a performance-focused mannequin tailor-made for athletes and outside fans. The water resistant smart glasses function tinted lenses, a safe match to be used with biking helmets, and immersive audio powered by 5 microphones that assist cut back wind noise throughout calls, messages, or voice-command interactions with Meta AI.

The gadget helps high-resolution video recording, together with slow-motion and hyperlapse modes, and integrates with Garmin and Strava platforms. Users can entry exercise summaries through the Meta AI app. The Oakley Meta Vanguard guarantees as much as 9 hours of battery life, with a beginning value of $499. It can be out there in Italy and different choose markets.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 provides upgraded AI and battery

Rounding out the launch is the second generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which initially debuted in September 2023. The up to date mannequin is now out there in Italy for €419 and features a extra highly effective battery, providing as much as eight hours of use, alongside with an upgraded ultra-wide 12-megapixel digital camera for improved picture high quality.

With these releases, Meta and EssilorLuxottica proceed to push the boundaries of style know-how, bridging luxurious eyewear with next-generation wearable performance.