Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses: Enhanced Video Capture & Extended Battery Life for $400

Alright, so here’s a thing. Meta’s back at it, teaming up with EssilorLuxottica. You know, the folks behind those snazzy Ray-Bans. And now, they’ve cooked up something new—Oakley Meta Glasses. Yeah, Oakley. Surprised?

Okay, so hear me out. They’ve got this new line called Oakley Meta HSTN. Pronounced “HOW-stuhn” (Not sure why they picked that name, but here we are). These are the next big thing after the Ray-Ban Meta adventure they embarked on last year. And get this—pre-orders start hitting the deck on July 11th. First off the line? A Limited Edition with these gold accents and fancy 24K PRIZM polarized lenses. Price tag? A cool $499.

Now, there’s a whole collection waiting in the wings, promised for “later this summer”—whatever that means. Starting at $399, and options galore:

– Desert with PRIZM Ruby lenses
– Black with PRIZM Polar Black
– Shiny Brown with PRIZM Polar Deep-Water
– Black with Transitions Amethyst
– Clear with Transitions Grey

Honestly, they’re throwing quite a party for your face.

Oh, and I almost skipped this part: it’s not just about looks. They’re upping the tech game. You get better battery life and sharper video. Like, we’re talking “3K video” from a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Compare that to Ray-Ban’s old 1,376×1,824 resolution—big step up, huh? Up to eight hours of typical use—a double on battery life if you’re keeping score.

Charging case? Yup, just like the Ray-Ban ones. Only now it stretches battery life from 32 hours to a whopping 48.

Five mics onboard for chats and tunes with Meta AI, and those nifty off-ear speakers, so you can rock out while whatever it is you’re doing.

Oh, and before I wander off—these Oakleys are IPX4 water-resistant. So, a little rain or sweat won’t hurt, but don’t go dunking them in your morning coffee, okay?

They’re going global, too. US, Canada, UK—you name it. Places like Mexico and India have to wait a bit though.

Meanwhile, sign up for updates if you’re itching to know more. Oakley or Meta sites will keep you in the loop. Go on, get ready to snag a pair, if you’re feeling fancy!