Meta launches smart glasses

Meta has officially launched its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, expanding its Ray-Ban lineup and pushing further into AI-powered wearables. Meta also introduced new Oakley Vanguard glasses geared toward athletes, priced at $499, offering real-time fitness stats with Garmin and Strava integration. While analysts don’t expect explosive sales, the Display glasses are seen as a stepping stone toward Meta’s more ambitious “Orion” AR glasses, targeted for 2027. IDC projects AR/VR and smart glasses shipments will surge by 39.2% in 2025, with Meta driving growth. Meta is rolling out new features to its AI-powered glasses with the v21 software update, making them smarter and more useful in everyday life. Users can ask, “Hey Meta, play a song to match this view,” and the glasses will suggest music based on what they’re seeing. These updates are coming to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta AI glasses, with features rolling out by region. Meta has introduced the second generation of its smart eyewear lineup, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 AI Glasses. Read more in our articles including "Meta launches smart glasses with digital display" and "Meta AI Glasses v21 update brings smarter audio and new language support".