Meta Introduces Oakley Smart Glasses with Enhanced Video Capture and Extended Battery Life for $400

Okay, so listen, Meta’s doing that thing again where they want our faces on—not screens—glasses. Yep, the ones with EssilorLuxottica? They’re back. And this time, Meta’s got these Oakley Meta Glasses. Sounds kinda fancy, right?

Alright, rewind a bit. Remember Ray-Ban Meta back in ’23? Yeah, that collab didn’t just fade into oblivion. Now, we’ve got the Oakley Meta HSTN (yeah, it’s pronounced like Houston, but someone decided to spell it funny).

Here’s the lowdown: Pre-orders drop July 11th. Flashy as heck Limited Edition is up first, priced at $499. Why so much? Because gold accents and 24K PRIZM polarized lenses—not your average shades, folks!

And oh, here’s a picture. I know, I know, you can’t see it, but trust me—super sleek, glossy kinda vibe.

Later this summer, you’ll get the rest of the lineup. Start saving your pennies, ‘cause they’re kicking off at $399, with options like:

– Oakley Meta HSTN Desert with PRIZM Ruby
– Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PRIZM Polar Black
– And a bunch more—some with lenses that probably do magic or something.

Quick sidebar: I have no idea why PRIZM sounds sci-fi, but it works.

Now, these aren’t just pretty faces. Apparently, they one-up the Ray-Bans with better battery juice and that sweet, sweet video quality. Like, “up to 3K video” from some ultra-wide 12MP camera. Tech speak, right? But impressive, nonetheless.

Battery life doubles compared to their older siblings—up to eight hours or 19 hours if you’re cool with standby. Also, charging case upgrades from 32 to 48 hours? Yup!

And if you’re ever worried about getting caught in a rainstorm, these things shriek IPX4 water-resistant. Splash all you want, but maybe leave them at home if you’re diving into a pool. Maybe just keep them dry, who really knows what happens otherwise?

Where can you rock these? Everywhere, basically: US, Canada, Europe, parts of Asia. Oh, and apparently UAE and India are getting them too. Bit of a worldwide thing happening.

Anyway, if you’re itching to wear some high-tech shades, hit up Meta or Oakley for updates. Or just wait and see. It’ll be a spectacle, one way or another!