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]

Core Insights - Meta has launched the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, priced at $499, aimed at athletes, with availability starting October 21, 2025 [1] Product Features - The glasses feature a large unified front lens, capable of capturing video in up to 3K resolution, and include a 12-megapixel camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens [2] - A programmable button allows users to trigger custom AI prompts via the Meta AI app, designed for comfortable use with helmets [3] - Battery life extends up to nine hours, with six hours of continuous music playback, and a charging case provides an additional 36 hours of charge [4] - The glasses include open-ear speakers that are six decibels louder than previous models, and a five-microphone array optimized for reducing wind noise [6] - They have an IP67 dust and water resistance rating, the highest among Meta's smart glasses, and feature Oakley PRIZMTM Lens technology for enhanced protection against sun, wind, and dust [7] Integration and Compatibility - The glasses can integrate with Garmin smartwatches, allowing users to access stats like heart rate and pace during activities, and can also work with Strava for performance metrics overlay on captured videos [9] Availability and Variants - Oakley Meta Vanguard will be available in multiple regions including the U.S., Canada, U.K., and several European countries, with plans for launches in Mexico, India, Brazil, and the UAE later this year [12] - The glasses come in four frame and lens color options [11] Competitive Context - This announcement follows the earlier release of the Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, which were positioned as the first product for athletes, and coincides with the introduction of new Ray-Ban branded smart glasses with enhanced features [13]