Oakley unveils smart glasses featuring Meta technology
New smart eyewear brings Meta AI to Oakley frames.
Meta has partnered with Oakley to launch a new line of smart glasses designed for active lifestyles. The flagship model, Oakley Meta HSTN, will be available for preorder from 11 July for $499.
Additional Oakley models featuring Meta’s innovative technology are set to launch later in the summer, starting at $399.
The glasses include a front-facing camera, open-ear speakers, and microphones embedded in the frame, much like the Meta Ray-Bans. When paired with a smartphone, users can listen to music, take calls, and interact with Meta AI.
With built-in cameras and microphones, Meta AI can also describe surroundings, answer visual questions, and translate languages.
With their sleek, sports-ready design and IPX4 water resistance, the glasses are geared toward athletes. They offer 8 hours of battery life—twice that of the Meta Ray-Bans—and come with a charging case that extends usage to 48 hours. Video capture quality has also improved, now supporting 3K resolution.
Customers can choose from five frame and lens combinations with prescription lenses for an added cost. Colours include warm grey, black, brown smoke, and clear, while lens options include Oakley’s PRIZM and transitions.
The $499 limited-edition version features gold accents and gold PRIZM lenses. Sales will cover major markets across North America, Europe, and Australia.
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