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Meta Unveils Two $499 Ray-Ban Smart Glasses for Prescription Users
Meta launches slimmer, lighter Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses with AI features and adjustable fit, starting at $499, available April 14 in the U.S. and select international markets.
- On Tuesday, Meta Platforms launched two new Ray-Ban prescription smart glasses, Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, expanding its offerings in the AI-powered eyewear market at $499 each.
- Meta designed the frames with a slimmer profile, overextension hinges, and adjustable temple tips to "better serve" those requiring corrective lenses, supporting "nearly all prescriptions."
- Equipped with a 12-megapixel camera and 8-hour battery, the glasses maintain previous hardware while introducing AI-powered nutrition tracking that lets users log meals hands-free via voice or photo.
- Pre-Orders opened Tuesday on Meta.com, with retail availability beginning April 14 in the U.S. and select international markets including Europe, Brazil, Mexico, and India.
- Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg told investors that "it's hard to imagine a world in several years where most glasses that people wear aren't AI glasses," with global shipments projected to reach 13.4 million units in 2026.
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