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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Meta and Oakley's smart glasses are coming this week
Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are getting some competition from Meta itself. The company is apparently collaborating with Oakley on a pair of new smart glasses, due to launch on Friday, June 20. Oakley teased the launch on Monday, with a video that displays the two companies' logos, and a caption that reads: "The next evolution is coming on June 20." Oakley also shared the same video on Instagram, with a notable nod by Ray-Ban Meta's official account. SEE ALSO: Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are more of an AI device than ever with new updates This isn't about Meta jumping ship and working with an entirely different company. Both the Oakley and Ray-Ban brands are owned by Italian eyewear mega-company Luxottica. Given that Oakley is better known for sports glasses, while Ray-Ban mostly sells fashion eyewear, we're probably getting a sportier version of Ray-Ban Meta on Friday, this time with the Oakley brand attached. New Meta/Oakley smart glasses might look a little bit like the Oakley Sphaera (pictured). Credit: Oakley In January this year, Bloomberg reported that Meta and Oakley were collaborating on smart glasses, which would be based on Oakley's Sphaera glasses, and aimed at cyclists and other athletes.
Engadget
a day ago
- Business
- Engadget
Meta and Oakley announce new 'perfomance AI' smart glasses for athletes
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. Meta is expanding beyond its popular Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses with a new lineup of frames created in collaboration with Oakley. The Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn, apparently) will be available in several variants, not unlike Meta's other smart glasses. Meta first teased that it had a new partnership on the way earlier in June, and rumors that the company was expanding beyond its current frames were reported by Bloomberg back in January. Despite rumors that the Oakley glasses would feature a camera embedded in the bridge of the frame, these first models keep the lens on one side and an LED privacy light on the other. The ultra-wide 12MP camera can capture footage in 3K, compared with the 1080p video that the Meta Ray-Bans are capable of recording. Along with taking POV video calls, shooting photos and livestreaming what you see, the camera can be used to answer questions about what you're seeing with the help of Meta AI. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Threads that these frames, which are based on Oakley's HSTN style, are "built for action." So they're perhaps designed to be more durable than Meta's older models, though they have the same IPX4 water resistance rating. They feature Prizm and Prizm Polarized lens tech from Oakley, which are designed to protect wearers' eyes from ultraviolet light. The battery is rated for eight hours of typical use on a single charge (which would be double that of the Meta Ray-Bans) and up to 19 hours on standby. With the included charging case, you should be able to juice up Oakley Meta HSTN glasses from zero to 50 percent of battery capacity in 22 minutes, and to 85 percent in 45 minutes. The case, which is not water-resistant, is said to deliver up to 40 additional hours of on-the-go charging. The new frames have open-ear Bluetooth speakers, five onboard microphones and speakers for talking to Meta AI and the ability to take calls, send messages and play music from your phone. There are touch controls on the side of the frames where you can adjust volume and so on. Meta has also been rolling out live translation features for its smart glasses. The company says the Oakley Meta HSTN glasses can help with accessibility too. You'll be able to send messages and take photos hands-free. Meta notes that its AI will be able to describe what the camera is seeing. In addition, wearers will be able to connect to the Be My Eyes network and receive assistance from sighted volunteers. Meta and Oakley say these are "Performance AI glasses." You'll be able to ask Meta AI for contextual information that might help in the moment, such as the wind speed so you can try to adjust for that while you're playing golf. Meta working with Oakley shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. Oakley is owned by EssilorLuxottica, the same fashion conglomerate that owns Ray-Bans. The companies extended their partnership with a new long-term agreement in September 2024 so that they could "collaborate into the next decade to develop multi-generational smart eyewear products." The first, limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN have gold accents and 24K Prizm Polar lenses. They cost $499 and will be available to preorder starting on July 11 in the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Denmark. Meta and Oakley plan to bring the lineup to Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates later this year. Other models will arrive later in the summer and start at $399. They'll be available in the following frame and lens colors: Oakley Meta HSTN Desert with Prizm Ruby Lenses Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PrizmPolar Black Lenses Oakley Meta HSTN Shiny Brown with Prizm Polar Deep-Water Lenses Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses Oakley Meta HSTN Clear with Transitions Grey Lenses
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Yahoo
Yes, These Ray-Bans Take Photos, Videos and They're 20% Off Right Now
This site may earn affiliate commissions from the links on this page. Terms of use(Opens in a new window) . Sometimes you want to record a moment without pulling out your phone and making it obvious. Other times, you just want to look cool while taking a call through your facewear. These Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses do both without making you look like a walking tech demo. And right now, they're $239.20—that's 20% off and way more interesting than regular sunglasses. These glasses come with built-in open-ear speakers that let you take calls, stream music, or hear voice commands while still being aware of your surroundings. You can control everything using voice prompts, so you don't have to fumble for buttons or look like you're talking to yourself in public. The audio is surprisingly clear, and the dual beamforming mics pick up your voice even in loud outdoor spaces. These glasses also include a discreet 12MP camera capable of capturing photos and HD video straight from your line of sight. You can instantly share to social or archive footage without awkward angles or selfie sticks. The touchpad on the arm lets you adjust volume, skip tracks, or take a quick snap with one swipe or tap. And these glasses actually look good. The classic Wayfarer style stays true to Ray-Ban's original design, so no one has to know you're wearing something smart unless you tell them. They're lightweight, durable, and include a charging case that gives you multiple recharges on the go. You get about four hours of use per charge, which covers most daily wear without worry. At $239.20, these Ray-Ban Meta Glasses feel like a tech upgrade that doesn't ruin your outfit. They do more than your average wearable, and you won't feel weird wearing them outside.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Yahoo
Your Eyes Do Not Deceive You, Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Are Now 20% Off
PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are currently 20% off, bringing the price down from $299 to $239. This deal makes it much easier to explore wearable tech without breaking the bank. These are a bold fashion choice, but whether you're snapping photos on a walk or streaming live from your daily commute, you'll appreciate the convenience these glasses bring. So lets check the specs on these specs! These are for you if you love capturing life on the move, but hate fumbling for your phone. The glasses let you shoot from your point of view with a subtle tap or voice command, making them great for content creators, casual explorers, or anyone wanting to stay present in the moment. You can livestream directly to Facebook or Instagram and instantly transfer media to your phone using the Meta View app. The open-ear speakers are good enough for podcasts or tunes while still letting you hear what's going on around you, which is helpful if you're walking city streets or chatting at a café. You get all of this in a classic Wayfarer or Headliner frame that blends in with regular eyewear. There's a 12MP camera built into the upper corner that records 1080p video and snaps solid photos fit for your feed. Battery life gives you around 3.5 hours per charge, but the sleek case holds eight full charges for all-day coverage. You'll also find a responsive touchpad and five microphones that work well for calls and voice controls. 'It really does feel liberating to be able to take photos without having to grab your phone out of your pocket,' wrote , who rated them 'Good' in our . For hands-free photo capture and real-time sharing wrapped in a fashion-forward design, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are an easy recommendation while they're still on sale. More Smart Glasses Deals on More Smart Glasses Deals on
Business Insider
07-06-2025
- Business Insider
Meta's tech chief says smart glasses will be the next smartphone — just don't expect it soon
Meta's CTO Andrew Bosworth said smart glasses won't replace smartphones just yet. Bosworth said people are still used to using their smartphones because they are convenient. He said Apple made a "rookie mistake" with the Vision Pro when they made it too heavy to wear. "That's ways off. Smartphones are incredible and it's not just they are great devices and they are convenient. We are used to them," he said during an interview at the Bloomberg Tech summit in San Francisco on Wednesday. Bosworth said that smartphones benefit from having an "incredibly entangled ecosystem of software connected to the rest of the world around us." This makes it slower and harder for people to switch over to smart glasses, he added. "So I think that will take a longer journey. The good news is they work really well in concerts," he said. Bosworth praised Apple's Vision Pro headset during his interview with Bloomberg, but said the company made a "rookie mistake" when they made the device too heavy to wear. "So from an engineering standpoint, it's wonderful and congratulations to that team. From a product standpoint, you can tell it's their first offering in the space," he said. "First generation products are hard. It's not until the second or third generation that you really figure out and hone the thing, and they made a lot of mistakes in that in terms of weight and where the weight was," he continued. Bosworth isn't the only Meta executive who thinks smartphones won't be displaced by smart glasses. The social media giant's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg said in a podcast with The Verge in September that he didn't think "people are getting rid of phones anytime soon." "It's not like we're going to throw away our phones, but I think what's going to happen is that, slowly, we're just going to start doing more things with our glasses and leaving our phones in our pockets more," Zuckerberg said. In January, Zuckerberg said during Meta's earnings that 2025 will be a "defining year" to see whether smart glasses will become "the next computing platform" or if it is "just going to be a longer grind." "Our Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses are a real hit, and this will be the year when we understand the trajectory for AI glasses as a category. Many breakout products in the history of consumer electronics have sold 5-10 million units in their third generation," Zuckerberg said. EssilorLuxottica, which produces the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, said in February that it has sold 2 million pairs of the glasses since 2023. EssilorLuxottica's CEO and chairman, Francesco Milleri said the company is targeting to produce 10 million smart glasses for Meta every year by the end of 2026.
