Meta and EssilorLuxottica Unveil Next-Gen Ray-Ban Meta ai Smart Glasses

Tusher Shaha

30 Sep, 2023

In a groundbreaking partnership, Meta Connect and EssilorLuxottica have introduced the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses collection, promising an immersive and affordable experience.

These smart glasses, starting at just $299 USD, have undergone a complete transformation, offering exciting upgrades that redefine what smart glasses can do. Pre-orders are available now on meta.com and ray-ban.com, with the glasses hitting both online and retail stores on October 17, 2023.

Capturing Life's Moments Like Never Before

Since the launch of the first-generation smart glasses, millions of precious moments have been captured and shared. From music festivals to family gatherings, these glasses free you from the limitations of holding a camera. With Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, you can snap photos and record videos from your point of view, allowing you to truly live in the moment.

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Enhanced Features for an Unforgettable Experience

Listening to user feedback, the new smart glasses maintain the cool style, hands-free convenience, and open-ear audio that users love while making significant improvements.

Improved Audio: New custom-designed speakers offer better bass, higher volume, and superior directional audio. Whether you're on a call, listening to music, or recording videos, the audio quality is top-notch.

Ultra-Wide Camera: A 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera ensures your photos and 1080p videos are clear and vibrant. Sharing your adventures with friends and family is now easier with a voice command.

Powerful Performance: Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 Platform, these glasses provide faster processing for photos and videos. The redesigned charging case offers up to 36 hours of use on a single charge.

Style meets technology.

These smart glasses come in the iconic Wayfarer style and a new Headliner design, both available in matte black and shiny black. Additionally, three transparent frame colors in jeans—Rebel Black and Caramel—celebrate the technology within the glasses. With over 150 custom frame and lens combinations on the Ray-Ban Remix platform, you can make these glasses your own. They are also compatible with prescription lenses.

Comfort and control

The glasses are now lighter and more comfortable, making them perfect for all-day wear. They are also water-resistant (IPX4) and have an improved touchpad for easier control.

Livestream Your Life

Now, you can livestream your experiences directly to Facebook or Instagram and even interact with your online community by hearing and responding to comments.

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Introducing Meta AI

Meta AI, the advanced conversational assistant, is integrated into the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. By saying "Hey Meta," you can use your voice to access information, control features, and spark your creativity. Initially available in beta in the US, Meta AI promises to enhance your smart glasses experience.

Available in 15 countries

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses Collection will be accessible in 15 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, and throughout Europe.

With these exciting features and upgrades, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses offer an immersive, hands-free experience for capturing and sharing life's moments like never before. Pre-orders are already open, so don't miss out on the chance to own a pair of these innovative smart glasses. Visit the Meta Quest blog for more details.

Tusher Shaha

Hi! I am Tusher Shaha, the author and creator of The Tech Ideal. As a content creator, I enjoy sharing knowledge. My love is reviewing the most recent smart devices (like; smartphones, earbuds, watches and so on) and keeping up with technology. Cheers!