Meta has announced a partnership with Oakley to introduce AI-powered performance glasses, coinciding with Oakley’s 50th anniversary. The new Oakley Meta HSTN glasses aim to blend Oakley’s distinctive design with Meta’s advanced technology, providing enhanced insights into the user’s physical performance. This collaboration follows their earlier work on the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, both of which belong to the EssilorLuxottica group. The Oakley Meta HSTN glasses come equipped with a built-in camera for capturing images and videos, along with open-ear speakers that allow wearers to enjoy audio content while on the go.
Alex Himel, Meta’s vice president of wearables, expressed that these glasses address user feedback received from the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, particularly regarding battery life and image quality. The new model boasts impressive features such as 3K video resolution and significantly improved battery life—lasting up to eight hours of typical use and a standby time of 19 hours, which is a substantial upgrade from the four hours offered by earlier models. Furthermore, users can charge the glasses by up to 40% in just 20 minutes, with a charging case that provides an additional 48 hours of battery support. The glasses also feature an IPX4 water resistance rating and a higher resolution camera.
In addition to these upgrades, Himel noted the importance of creating AI glasses that are appealing and comfortable for everyday wear. The Oakley Meta glasses are designed to look good while serving practical functions, like providing sun protection or fulfilling prescription needs. The limited edition Oakley Meta HSTN glasses will be available for preorder starting July 11 for $499, while the broader Oakley Meta collection will launch this summer, starting at $399.
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