EssilorLuxottica and Meta build on their successful partnership with new AI glasses that offer a glimpse into the future
The two companies continue to grow their wearables lineup with new products revealed at Meta Connect.
EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms, Inc. showcased the evolution of their celebrated partnership at Meta Connect, where they unveiled the next generation of AI glasses. Expanding on the groundbreaking category of products they’ve introduced to date, including Ray-Ban Meta, the #1 selling AI glasses in the world, and the more recent launch of Oakley Meta HSTN, the newest glasses heading into the market will raise the bar to a new level in terms of style, functionality and human connection.
Building on the initial success of Oakley Meta HSTN comes Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of AI glasses introducing the world to the era of Athletic Intelligence. Available in four color options, Oakley Meta Vanguard combines Oakley’s signature PRIZM lenses with a powerful 12MP ultra-wide camera (122° field of view), high decibel open-ear speakers, and advanced wind noise reduction, perfect for running down a noisy road or biking through 30 mph winds. Optimized for comfort during long workouts, the glasses are compatible with cycling helmets and hats, and are built to endure harsh elements with IP67 water and dust resistance, handling sun, snow and dirt with ease. The integration of Garmin and Strava gives athletes real-time personalized performance insights and with up to 9 hours of typical mixed-use battery life (plus an additional 36 hours via the charging case), Oakley Meta Vanguard is made to last through your entire marathon or century ride. And they’re designed with swappable Oakley PRIZM lenses, so you can customize your look and optimize for various lighting conditions. Pre-orders for Oakley Meta Vanguard are available today for 499$ (549 EUR) on Oakley.com and Meta.com.
In addition, EssilorLuxottica and Meta unveiled the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) comes with an extended battery life of up to 8 hours, an ultra-wide 12MP camera that now captures high-quality 3K ultra-HD videos with precision and clarity, and an expanded palette of styles and colors, all of which can be outfitted with individual prescription lenses, including Transitions Gen S lenses. Ray-Ban Meta continues to get better and more capable over time with regular updates and new features. At Connect, Meta revealed Conversation Focus, a new feature coming soon that uses AI glasses’ open-ear speakers to amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to, helping distinguish it from ambient background noise in cafes and restaurants, parks, and other busy places. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is available today starting at 379$ (419 EUR) on Ray-Ban.com and Meta.com.
The most future-forward product to come from their collaboration is Meta Ray-Ban Display, which combines the world’s most popular AI glasses with an integrated display for the first time. The glasses feature a built-in, full-color visual display in the right lens that discreetly shows wearers incoming messages, previews of photos to capture, video calls, and visual AI information like step-by-step instructions. Customers can order Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with their own unique prescription, and each pair comes fitted with Transitions lenses. The display glasses come with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband that enables you to control the glasses with subtle hand and finger movements. EssilorLuxottica’s decades of R&D in advanced lens technology paired with Meta’s hardware breakthroughs and leading AI capabilities provide a new window into the world in front of us. Meta Ray-Ban Display is available at select brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. on September 30, starting at $799 USD, with expansion to Canada, France, Italy, and the UK planned for early 2026.
