Meta's 2025 launch of the Ray-Ban Meta Display, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, and Oakley Meta Vanguard has put smart eyewear back in the spotlight, with bold promises of seamless AI integration for daily life.
CEO Mark Zuckerber g introduced the new lineup at Meta Connect, unveiling products designed to combine everyday style with cutting-edge digital utility. The New Meta Glasses The star of the show, Ray-Ban Meta Display, is Meta’s first consumer- ready smart glasses with a built-in heads-up display in the right lens.
This digital screen lets users view notifications, read text messages, get turn-by-turn pedestrian navigation, and conduct video calls, all without glancing down at a phone Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 builds on the success of the original, with improved battery life (up to 8 hours), a sharper 12 -megapixel camera capable of 3K video, more storage, and new slow-motion and hyperlapse video modes.
The Gen 2 styles include Wayfarer, Skyler, and Headliner, and sell for at least $379 .
Finally, Oakley Meta Vanguard targets fitness enthusiasts, featuring a central 12 -megapixel camera for hands-free photos and workout videos, a wraparound frame for stability, a 122 -degree wide-angle lens, swappable reflective lenses, loud speakers, and integrations with Strava and Garmin apps for real-time exercise data.
The Vanguard retails for $499 and launches on October 21…