Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban
Meta is expanding its wearable portfolio with the launch of AI-powered smart glasses starting at $299.
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Meta launched a new line of standalone AI smart glasses starting at $299 in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. These glasses dropped Ray-Ban branding and featured designs and voiceovers by Kylie Jenner.
Epilogue added 8d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Meta has introduced a new line of AI-powered smart glasses released under its own brand. These devices are priced lower than previous iterations, starting at $299.
Coverage from Bloomberg, CNBC, Yahoo Finance, and The Verge emphasizes that these glasses are launched without the Ray-Ban branding. According to meta.com, the company is partnering with EssilorLuxottica for the launch.
Future developments center on Mark Zuckerberg's continued push into the wearables market as these new, more affordable glasses become available.
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Quick answers
How much do the new Meta glasses cost?
The glasses start at $299.
Are these glasses branded as Ray-Bans?
No, according to The Verge and Bloomberg, these are launched under Meta's own brand without Ray-Ban.
Who is Meta partnering with for this launch?
Meta is partnering with EssilorLuxottica.
Coverage (11)
- Meta's New AI Glasses Are Designed (and Voiced Over) by Kylie Jenner WWD · 21d ago
- Say Goodbye To Ray-Ban As Meta Launches Cheaper Standalone Smart Glasses bgr.com · 21d ago
- Introducing Meta Glasses: A Range of New Styles from Meta and EssilorLuxottica, Starting at $299 Meta Store · 21d ago
- Meta announces new line of AI glasses Yahoo · 21d ago
- Meta launches cheaper range of AI smart glasses starting at $299 Reuters · 21d ago
- Meta’s New AI Smart Glasses Drop Ray-Ban Branding and Add Kylie Jenner Gizmodo · 21d ago
- Meta Debuts Glasses Under Its Own Brand at Lower $299 Price Bloomberg · 21d ago
- We’re Partnering With EssilorLuxottica to Launch Meta Glasses meta.com · 21d ago
- Meta debuts AI-powered Meta Glasses, starting at $299 Yahoo Finance · 21d ago
- Meta announces new smart glasses starting at $299, as Zuckerberg keeps pushing wearables CNBC · 21d ago
- Meta launches cheaper smart glasses without Ray-Ban The Verge · 21d ago
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