Meta VR Glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: Specs, Features, Prices
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At its Meta Connect event, Meta unveiled a new lineup of smart glasses designed to address privacy concerns and improve hardware form factors. The company introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a camera-free model weighing 43 grams with 12 hours of battery life, priced at $349. Also announced is the next evolution of the Quest VR headset, now called Meta VR Glasses, which features a lightweight goggle design, hand-tracking controls, and a 5K micro-OLED display for $1,300. These new VR glasses will ship in spring 2027 and rely on an external compute puck for power. Meta also released the third generation of its flagship Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, featuring improved cameras, longer battery life, and a new hearing enhancement feature starting at $449. Additionally, updates were made to the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, adding AI-driven holographic face creation and better navigation tools. The announcements highlight Meta's strategy to diversify its wearable technology portfolio beyond controversial camera-equipped devices.
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