Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses with Enhanced Video Capture and Extended Battery Life for $400

Okay, so, picture this: Meta, you know, the big tech giant, teamed up with EssilorLuxottica to whip up some fancy new shades. Yep, Oakley Meta Glasses. They just dropped the news, and I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all.

This isn’t just about looking cool, though. Nope. It’s about some next-level tech in your face. The Oakley Meta HSTN—oh, and it’s pronounced like “HOW-stuhn” (why is it spelled like that, anyway?)—happened after that whole Ray-Ban Meta thing from last year.

You want one? Mark your calendar for July 11th and maybe start saving those pennies—it’s $499 for the Limited Edition kick-off version. It’s all gold-trimmed with 24K PRIZM lenses. Not to brag, but I might’ve already built a makeshift piggy bank for this. Just me?

There’s going to be more of ’em coming out later in the summer. Thank goodness. I mean, what if you like variety? Six frame and lens combos to choose from, starting at $399. I caught this list—it’s like a mini wardrobe for eyewear. Desert with PRIZM Ruby? Shiny Brown? The names alone make you feel a bit exotic.

And you know, it’s not all about the look. They’re promising better battery life and some crispy video action. 3K video, they say, from a 12MP camera. If you’re thinking, “Wait, 3K video on glasses?” Yep, same here. Mind kinda blown.

Battery’s juiced up too. Eight hours of use or up to 19 on standby. That’s basically twice what the Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer. So, if you hate charging stuff all the time—there you go.

You also get these extras—charging case bumps life from 32 to 48 hours, five mics for calls and chatting with Meta AI. Oh, and some off-ear speakers for jamming on the go. No more earbud tangles! Hallelujah.

The Oakley Meta glasses can even handle a bit of rain or sweat. They’ve got this IPX4 water resistance. Just don’t go swimming with them. They’re not ready for full-blown water adventures.

And, oh yeah, they’ll be available pretty much everywhere you’d want: US, UK, Canada, all the usual suspects, plus Mexico and the UAE later on. Keep your eyes peeled (no pun intended) for that.

If you’re itching to know more or maybe grab a pair, you can sprint over to Meta or Oakley online for the lowdown. I guess we’ll see how this all shakes out. Or, you know, maybe I’ll see you at the pre-order party. Cheers!