Meta announced a collection of new smart glasses and an advanced set of virtual reality glasses on Wednesday. These new wearables were revealed at the firm’s Meta Connect conference in Menlo Park California. The new smart glasses, branded as Ray Ban Meta models, include an audio only version that does not feature a camera. This release comes at a time when the smart glasses market faces significant uncertainty due to widespread privacy concerns and public backlash. Executives emphasized that the new Ray Ban Meta models establish improved standards for battery life and weight.
The company also introduced new virtual reality glasses that incorporate screens into their lenses. These spectacles are designed to be light and rest on a user’s ears, moving capabilities previously reserved for a full headset into a more compact form. This development signifies Meta’s effort to offer powerful virtual reality experiences in a more user friendly and portable design.