At Meta’s annual Connect event on September 17, 2025, the company unveiled a range of advanced smart glasses, signaling a major push to integrate augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) into everyday wearables. The lineup includes the Meta Ray-Ban Display, the Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Meta Ray-Ban Display
The Meta Ray-Ban Display features an AR display built into the right lens, allowing users to access notifications, translations, navigation, and other functions while maintaining a classic Wayfarer look. The glasses use Meta’s AI and pair with a Neural Band wristband, translating muscle signals into gesture-based commands. With six hours of battery life and an additional 30 hours provided by a collapsible case, these glasses aim to combine style with practicality.
Oakley Meta Vanguard
Designed for athletes, the Oakley Meta Vanguard boasts a 12MP ultrawide camera capable of 3K video recording, along with slow-motion and hyperlapse modes. Integrated fitness tracking through Garmin and Strava, combined with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, makes it ideal for outdoor and high-intensity activities. The glasses offer nine hours of battery life, catering to active users.
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2
The second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses improve on the original with enhanced battery life, upgraded camera performance, 3K Ultra HD video recording, real-time translation, and better audio for noisy environments. These enhancements make the glasses more versatile for everyday use.
Meta’s Vision
CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted that these smart glasses are central to Meta’s vision of integrating AI into daily life. He described the devices as a form of personal superintelligence, enabling users to stay present while accessing AI-driven features that improve communication, memory, and sensory experiences.
Meta’s latest smart glasses demonstrate the company’s ambition to lead in wearable technology, offering products that seamlessly blend into daily life while providing powerful AI-enhanced functionality.
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