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Time of India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses launched in India: Price, availability, and more
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses officially enter the Indian market today, with pre-orders beginning immediately and nationwide availability set for May 19. The AI-powered eyewear , priced starting at Rs 29,900, will be sold through and select optical retailers across the country. The glasses feature Meta AI integration , allowing users to make hands-free queries, stream media, and handle communications through voice commands. By saying "Hey Meta," wearers can access information about their surroundings, receive cooking suggestions, or start live translations between English, French, Italian, and Spanish. "These glasses represent the convergence of iconic style and cutting-edge AI technology," said a Meta spokesperson during the announcement. "They're designed to keep people connected while remaining present in the moment." Available in the classic Wayfarer design in two sizes, the collection also includes the Skyler model in Shiny Chalky Grey, which offers a more universal fit. All styles are compatible with sun lenses, clear lenses, polarized options, and Transitions® technology, with prescription compatibility available. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo The glasses pair with the new Meta AI app , enabling users to continue conversations started on their glasses and enhance photos captured with the device. Meta has positioned these smart glasses as the premier hardware offering in the emerging AI wearables category. Coming updates will expand functionality to include direct messaging and calls through Instagram, adding to existing integrations with WhatsApp, Messenger, and native messaging apps. Music service compatibility will extend to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Shazam for English-language users. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hans India
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Debut in India with AI Features, Priced from Rs 29,900
Meta and Ray-Ban have officially launched their AI-powered smart glasses inIndia, marking the debut of intelligent eyewear that merges classic design withnext-gen features. Priced from ₹29,900, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are nowup for pre-order at and will be available in select retail outletsstarting May 19. These innovative glasses integrate Meta's AI assistant, which can betriggered using the command 'Hey Meta.' This voice interaction enables users toperform everyday tasks like asking general queries, receiving real-time cookingtips, or identifying objects and landmarks—entirely hands-free. One standout feature is the real-time language translation, which supportsEnglish, Spanish, French, and Italian. Meta claims that even when the glassesare in airplane mode, downloaded language packs allow live audio the user hears the translation through the glasses, the conversationpartner can access the translated text or audio on their smartphone. Design-wise, the smart glasses come in the iconic Wayfarer frame (availablein standard and large sizes) and the newly introduced Skyler style, crafted fora more universal fit. Buyers can customise lenses from options such as clear, sun, polarised, or Transitions. Prescription lenses are also supported. The glasses sync seamlessly with the Meta View app, which allows users toreview photos taken with the glasses and use AI to edit them. For instance, onecan command the app to remove objects from an image or enhance it with newelements using voice instructions. Beyond photography and AI assistance, the smart glasses also support callingand messaging via WhatsApp, Messenger, and the phone's native apps. Featureslike Instagram DMs and voice/video calling are set to roll out soon. Musicstreaming from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music is alsosupported, controlled entirely through voice. However, while the glasses offer futuristic capabilities, some featuresremain restricted to users with English as their default language. Concernsaround regional language support, data privacy, and long-term usability mayinfluence adoption in India. With AI tech becoming increasingly wearable, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glassesare a bold step into the future—but their real-world impact will unfold overtime.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses launched in India starting Rs 29,900
Ray-Ban and Meta have officially introduced their smart glasses in India, bringing together traditional eyewear design with built-in artificial intelligence tools. Priced from Rs 29,900, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available for pre-order on with wider availability at select optical and sunglasses stores starting May 19. The glasses include Meta AI integration, allowing users to issue voice commands using the phrase 'Hey Meta.' This enables hands-free access to a range of tasks — such as asking general questions, identifying landmarks, or receiving cooking suggestions — without needing to look at a of the notable features of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses is its live language translation, which supports English, Spanish, French, and Italian. According to Meta, this feature can work even in airplane mode, provided the necessary language packs have been downloaded in advance. When activated, users can hear translated speech in real time through the glasses, while the person on the other end can read or hear the translation on their terms of design, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are available in the familiar Wayfarer style (in standard and large sizes), along with a new frame called Skyler, designed for a more inclusive fit. Users can choose from different lens types, including clear, sun, polarised, or Transitions, and prescription lens compatibility is also supported. The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses pair with the newly released Meta AI app, which provides access to past conversations, lets users view photos captured by the glasses, and offers editing features using AI commands. For example, users can request the app to modify images by adding or removing addition to existing support for calls and messages via WhatsApp, Messenger, and native phone apps, Meta says that features like Instagram DMs, audio and video calls will be available soon. The glasses will also support music playback through services such as Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Shazam, using voice commands. However, many of these features are limited to users with their default language set to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses aim to offer hands-free access to AI tools and everyday functions, they also raise questions about long-term utility, data privacy, and regional language support — factors that could influence adoption in the Indian market. Now, how these glasses perform in real-world use remains to be seen.
Hindustan Times
13-05-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ray-Ban Meta glasses launched in India: Check features, price, and availability
Ray-Ban Meta glasses have finally been launched in India at just ₹29,900. Last month, Meta announced new frame styles, a software update, and announced India availability for the smart glasses. Now, in just a month, the smart glasses with Meta AI integration are officially hitting the Indian market with pre-orders starting from today. These glasses can be your perfect companion for translations, understanding historic significance, resolving small queries, and much more with the help of Meta AI. This new hardware category in India showcases how AI can be integrated into our daily lives, and how the Ray-Ban Meta glasses can come in handy for several tasks that can be done hands-free. Also read: Meta launches Instagram teen accounts in India with enhanced safety features and parental controls The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are announced in India at a starting price of Rs.29,900. The smart glasses are available to pre-order on and the official sale starts on May 10 on Ray-Ban's website and leading optical and sunglass stores across India. The glasses will come in two frame styles: Wayfarer style and Plus Skyler. Buyers can also opt for sun, clear, polarised or transition glasses as per their liking. The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are integrated with Meta AI, which enables users to seamlessly have a conversation with the device using voice commands. To activate the glasses, users can use 'Hey Meta' to ask questions about places, cooking recipes, historical monuments, and much more. The smart glasses are also capable of providing directions in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It also provides real-time translation on the phone, bridging language barriers. Also read: Apple to release Meta-inspired smart glasses and camera equipped AirPods by 2027: Report Ray-Ban Meta glasses can be paired with the new Meta AI app, which enables users to get access to additional features. Within the app, users can access conversation history, import photos from the smart glasses and command for image editing. Meta said users can 'ask Meta AI in the app to add, remove, or change parts of the image.' While these features are intuitive, Meta has also promised to bring more hands-free tasks via voice commands, such as 'send and receive direct messages, photos, audio calls, and video calls from Instagram, WhatsApp and Messenger.' Furthermore, Meta has also expanded support for music streaming platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and Shazam. Mobile Finder: iPhone 17 LATEST specs, features, and price
