Product Launches - Meta unveiled the $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, the first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display [1][2] - The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, designed for high-intensity sports, will launch at $499 on October 21, 2023 [5] - The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is priced at $379, an increase from $299 for the previous version, and features improved battery life and camera capabilities [8] Technology Features - The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses include a small digital display controlled by hand gestures via a wristband powered by neural technology [2] - The Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses offer up to nine hours of battery life, can capture 3K video, and feature enhanced speakers [7] - The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) has double the battery life of its predecessor, lasting 8 hours, and includes a more powerful camera for 3K Ultra HD video [8] Partnerships and Development - Meta has been collaborating with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica since 2019 to develop its smart glasses and renewed a long-term partnership agreement last year [4] - The new smart glasses serve as a bridge between the audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses [3]