Meta he revealed his new smart glasses, artificial intelligence-based glasses that include a small display and can be controlled via a neural bracelet that allows you to manage them with “barely perceptible movements”, as announced by the company's CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
“Glasses are the only device that allows artificial intelligence to see what you see, to hear what you hear,” Zuckerberg explained from Meta headquarters in Menlo Park, California. With these words, the CEO summarizes Meta's ambition: to bring the digital experience directly to the eyes, without distractions and in a natural way.
Meta Connect: Zuckerberg presents new smart glasses
During the keynote of Goal Connect, the annual event dedicated to immersive and wearable technologies, Zuckerberg presented the company's main innovations for the future of smart glasses. At the center of attention were the Ray-Ban Meta Display, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Oakley Meta Vanguard, each designed for a specific experience but with a common thread: integrating artificial intelligence without isolating the user from the real world. The event also presented new experiences for headsets Quest 3, with games, app of entertainment and the partnership with Disney+ for Horizon, metaverse Meta's immersive.
Despite competition from Google, Samsung, Snap and Amazon, Meta aims to conquer the market with an integrated approach between design, technology and ease of use, trying to produce 10 million pairs of glasses per year starting from 2026.
Meta Ray-Ban Display: The Future of Smart Glasses
I Ray-Ban Meta Display They represent the pinnacle of Meta's innovation in smart glasses. Featuring a small display integrated into the inner corner of the right lens, visible only to the wearer, they allow you to read messages, consult maps and social media, take photos and videos, listen to music, and interact with the group's AI without touching your smartphone. The display is bright and high-contrast, readable even outdoors, yet completely invisible from the outside, ensuring privacy and discretion.
The real news is the Meta Neural Band, a wristband that interprets muscle signals from the forearm to navigate the glasses' functions with minimal hand movements. Putting your index finger and thumb together selects a function, using your thumb and middle finger to go back, while closing your fist and moving it adjusts the volume. This intuitive control system allows you to manage notifications, photos, videos, and apps without taking your eyes off the real world.
The 12-megapixel ultra-wide cameras allow you to record vertical videos in 1080p at 30 FPS. The Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor and IPX4 certification ensure high performance and resistance to light rain. The glasses weigh 69 grams and the Transition lenses ensure comfort and sun protection. The battery offers up to six hours of battery life, extendable up to 30 hours with the case. The price is $799 and launching negli United States is set for the 30 September, while in Canada, France, Italy and the United Kingdom they will arrive in early 2026.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2: Iconic design and enhanced performance
Five years after the debut of the first Ray-Ban Meta, Zuckerberg presented the new generation Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, available in Italy starting from 419 eurosWith up to eight hours of battery life and a 50% charge in just 20 minutes using the case, these glasses provide up to 48 hours of total battery life. Their lightweight 52-gram weight and 32 GB of internal memory complete an optimal user experience.
The camera and video capabilities have been improved with a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor capable of recording 3K video at 30 fps, 1440p at 30 fps, or 1200p at 60 fps, limited to three minutes. Hyperlapse and slow-motion modes will be available this fall. Models include the Wayfarer, Skyler, and Headliner, with three special temporary colorways: Wayfarer Cosmic Blue, Skyler Mystic Violet, and Headliner Shiny Asteroid, all with Transition photochromic lenses.
Oakley Meta Vanguard: smart glasses for athletes
- Oakley Meta Vanguard are designed for the Sports and for outdoor activities, combining durable design and advanced features. Dustproof and waterproof up to one meter, the glasses stay securely on your nose even under a helmet. The 122° front camera records hyperlapse and slow-motion videos, while enhanced audio and five microphones reduce wind noise for calls, messages, or interactions with Meta AI.
Native integration with Garmin and Strava lets you track heart rate, pace, and fitness performance without looking at your phone. Meta AI provides updates through your headphones, while an LED light signals when you've reached your goals. Battery life is nine hours of mixed use, with six hours of continuous music playback and an additional 36 hours with the case. Starting price: 549 euros, launch scheduled for October 21The glasses will be available in four colors, with replacement nose pads and optional additional lenses.
The partnership with EssilorLuxottica
Zuckerberg He underlined the importance of the collaboration with EssilorLuxottica: “I am proud to collaborate with EssilorLuxottica because together we have created a completely new technological category, that of AI Glasses, and brought to market the first glasses designed to be worn at any time of the day, by everyone.”
The Francesco MilleriEssilux CEO, commented: “With this latest innovation, the result of our strong partnership with Meta, we are breaking new ground. In just a few years, we have seamlessly integrated a world of cutting-edge technologies into an iconic pair of glasses, reaching consumers worldwide through our global distribution network. We have thus transformed smart eyewear into a coveted accessory worn by millions. And now we are aiming to achieve even more ambitious goals.”
