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3 days ago
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- CNET
I Don't Think I Can Pull Off Wearing Meta's Oakley Glasses
They're white. They're gold. They're very round. They make me look sort of like a guy who should be on a boat. Meta's next designer line of smart glasses has arrived. Meta Ray-Bans have been around for years, but the new line of Oakley HSTN glasses arriving this summer add another, sportier style option. They also promise boosts over the Ray-Bans, both in battery life and video recording resolution. How would they look on my face, though? I finally got an answer when I tried out a pair of the Oakley limited-edition glasses this week. The $499 glasses are more expensive than Ray-Bans, though cheaper models will arrive later on in the summer in a wider range of styles. The glasses do cut a bold look. Scott Stein/CNET The color is technically "warm grey," which looks like white to me. The lenses are Prizm polarized gold, which along with the gold Oakley logo highlights on the arms, push this in a direction I don't normally wear. Sadly, my kid agreed. I asked if I could pull these off. He took one look and said "No." The round-lens design has angled cuts near the nose piece, a look that adds a bit of chunkiness. The tapered arms aren't much thicker than the Ray-Bans, but hug my temples instead of angling down around the ears. The white look makes the camera on the side stand out more, making it more obvious that these are smart glasses. In fact, the whole design feels like it's trying to tell you the glasses are something unusual, a bit reminiscent of Snap's older Spectacles. Meta's Ray-Bans feel a lot more everyday understated to me. The Oakley HSTN glasses (left) next to Meta's Ray-Ban Wayfarers (right). Similar size and camera placement, pretty different styles. Scott Stein/CNET These Oakleys work the same as the Ray-Bans, with a power switch on the inside of the left arm, a right-arm touchpad, speakers above the ears, and a camera off to one side of the frames. They can take photos and videos, and engage in a lot of assistive and continually-updating live AI functions just like the Ray-Bans can, but they should be able to do it for longer on a battery charge. The included recharge case keeps them safe and has a battery inside, but I don't like the design of the magnetic flip-open nylon-type case as much as the Ray-Bans' classic leather look. The glasses in their included recharging case. Scott Stein/CNET I haven't had a chance to test out the claims of longer battery life yet, which is the improvement I'm most curious about. Meta's second-gen Ray-Bans are pretty great to use, but run out of charge for me in just a few hours. Will the Oakleys make it through a full day, or at least good chunk of one? We'll see. I'm also waiting to see if I can get a prescription set of lenses so I can wear them for a longer span of time without popping in contacts. If you love the style of Oakley glasses, these are worth a look. Personally though, these lean a bit too bold for my tastes.
Express Tribune
20-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Meta Oakley glasses: Kylian Mbappe stars as Meta confirms $499 new smart glasses, find out launch date and full details
Meta has announced its first pair of smart glasses in partnership with Oakley, marking a new step in its ambition to lead the wearable tech space. The limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN model, announced by Meta, debuts at $499, with a broader release of Oakley-branded models starting at $399 later this summer. The glasses come equipped with a front-facing 3K camera — an upgrade from the 1080p resolution found in Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses — and boast a battery life of up to eight hours. Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses: Amplifying Human Potential — Reality Labs at Meta (@RealityLabs) June 20, 2025 A companion charging case can provide an additional 48 hours of power. Meta says the glasses are tailored for active lifestyles, supported by their IPX4 water resistance rating and sport-focused Oakley frame designs. Like Meta's previous smart glasses, the Oakley HSTN includes open-ear speakers, built-in microphones, and integration with Meta AI, which allows users to capture photos and videos, play music, conduct hands-free calls, and receive real-time information about their surroundings. The glasses also offer translation capabilities and can answer queries based on what the wearer sees — blending AI with everyday functionality. Meta is positioning the Oakley line as its entry into the performance and athletics category, diverging from the more lifestyle-focused Ray-Ban series. To further demonstrate its focus on athletics, Meta recruited French football star Kylian Mbappé as part of its launch campaign. Five colour and lens combinations are available, including prescription-compatible options. The premium model, available for preorder starting 11 July, features gold detailing and Oakley's signature PRIZM lenses. The launch follows Meta's extended partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of both Ray-Ban and Oakley. Over two million Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses have been sold to date, and the companies now aim to reach 10 million annual smart glasses sales by 2026. While Meta leads the current market, competition is mounting. Google has showcased XR glasses with built-in displays, and Apple is widely believed to be developing similar wearable tech. Still, Meta hopes to stay ahead by embedding AI into daily experiences. 'This is our first step into the performance category,' said Alex Himel, Meta's head of wearables. 'There's more to come.'
