Photo provided by EssilorLuxottica. New AI-powered glasses are coming to the market.
New AI-powered glasses come to market
Oct. 1, 2025
EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms Inc. are expanding their partnership with the launch of next-generation AI glasses unveiled at Meta Connect.
The move builds on a growing wearables lineup and highlights how the collaboration continues to shape the future of smart eyewear. See the attached press release for additional information and assets.
Oakley Meta Vanguard Ushers in Era of Athletic Intelligence
Building on the success of Oakley Meta HSTN, Oakley Meta Vanguard ushers in the era of athletic intelligence. The product combines Oakley’s PRIZM lenses, durable swappable lenses, clear open-ear audio and long-lasting battery life to help users stay connected and perform their best during workouts.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 Adds Battery Life Camera and Conversation Focus
EssilorLuxottica and Meta also unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, an evolution of Ray-Ban Meta. The new model offers longer battery life, a sharper camera for high-quality video, a wider range of styles and colors with optional prescription lenses and the new Conversation Focus feature to help users hear the person they’re talking to over background noise.
Meta Ray-Ban Display Introduces Integrated Display
The most future-forward product from the collaboration is Meta Ray-Ban Display, which combines the companies’ AI glasses with an integrated display for the first time.
Availability and Pricing
Pre-orders for Oakley Meta Vanguard are available today at $499 on oakley.com and meta.com.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is available globally starting at $379. Meta Ray-Ban Display launches in select U.S. stores on Sept. 30 starting at $799, with global expansion to follow in early 2026.
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