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Meta Unveils Its First Camera-Free Smart Glasses and 5K Virtual Reality Glasses
At its Connect 2026 event, Meta showed its first camera-free smart glasses, Ray-Ban Meta Audio, as well as the Meta VR Glasses virtual reality headset. Focused exclusively on audio features, Ray-Ban Meta Audio will sell for $349 (approximately 590 manats). The model will become available for preorder on October 13. The removal of the camera is seen as a response to criticism regarding covert filming and unauthorized video recording.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio, developed by EssilorLuxottica, can be used to listen to music and podcasts, answer calls and translate speech into another language. The glasses also work with the Muse AI assistant. The Hearing Enhancement feature is intended to help people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear sounds more clearly. This means the glasses can also function as an over-the-counter hearing aid. Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43 g and is lighter and slimmer than the company’s other smart glasses. The battery lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge. The charging case extends the total usage time to 48 hours. The glasses have adjustable temple tips, replaceable nose pads and hinges that open wider. The model will be sold in Clubmaster and rectangular Burbank styles. Buyers will be able to choose from 23 color and lens combinations. Meta also demonstrated the camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses. In addition to Wayfarer, Aviator and cat-eye Zena frames will also go on sale. The glasses’ 12 MP camera records video in 3K quality. The model has 6 microphones, and its battery lasts up to 9 hours. The glasses will be available with prescription lenses. Sales will expand to more markets, and versions developed with singer Lisa will also be released. The Muse assistant will work on all the new glasses. One future addition is Dolby Atmos Capture. This feature will record ambient sounds according to the direction they come from. Users will also be able to select the best photo from several frames and use vertical or horizontal shooting modes. More detailed answers, different audio modes and customizable control options are also being developed. According to Meta, the Private Processing feature will keep user data hidden from the company.
Meta VR Glasses consists of 2 parts. The displays and sensors are housed in the 100 g glasses. The processor, storage and battery are in a separate unit connected by an optical cable. The micro OLED displays have a 5K resolution and a pixel density of 37 pixels per degree. The displays also support Dolby Vision, which improves color and image quality. Speakers in the frame produce Dolby Atmos spatial audio, creating the effect of sound coming from different directions. The sensors allow the glasses to be controlled through eye gaze and hand movements. The virtual reality glasses are powered by a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. The separate unit helps the battery last up to 3 hours and supports 45 W fast charging. The IMAX Enhanced-certified device can be used to watch 3D movies and play Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. The Hologram Calling feature displays the user’s facial expressions during video calls in real time with a lifelike image. Meta VR Glasses will go on sale in the spring of 2027, starting at $1,299 (approximately 2,210 manats).
Ray-Ban Meta Audio, developed by EssilorLuxottica, can be used to listen to music and podcasts, answer calls and translate speech into another language. The glasses also work with the Muse AI assistant. The Hearing Enhancement feature is intended to help people with mild to moderate hearing loss hear sounds more clearly. This means the glasses can also function as an over-the-counter hearing aid. Ray-Ban Meta Audio weighs 43 g and is lighter and slimmer than the company’s other smart glasses. The battery lasts up to 12 hours on a single charge. The charging case extends the total usage time to 48 hours. The glasses have adjustable temple tips, replaceable nose pads and hinges that open wider. The model will be sold in Clubmaster and rectangular Burbank styles. Buyers will be able to choose from 23 color and lens combinations. Meta also demonstrated the camera-equipped Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses. In addition to Wayfarer, Aviator and cat-eye Zena frames will also go on sale. The glasses’ 12 MP camera records video in 3K quality. The model has 6 microphones, and its battery lasts up to 9 hours. The glasses will be available with prescription lenses. Sales will expand to more markets, and versions developed with singer Lisa will also be released. The Muse assistant will work on all the new glasses. One future addition is Dolby Atmos Capture. This feature will record ambient sounds according to the direction they come from. Users will also be able to select the best photo from several frames and use vertical or horizontal shooting modes. More detailed answers, different audio modes and customizable control options are also being developed. According to Meta, the Private Processing feature will keep user data hidden from the company. Meta VR Glasses consists of 2 parts. The displays and sensors are housed in the 100 g glasses. The processor, storage and battery are in a separate unit connected by an optical cable. The micro OLED displays have a 5K resolution and a pixel density of 37 pixels per degree. The displays also support Dolby Vision, which improves color and image quality. Speakers in the frame produce Dolby Atmos spatial audio, creating the effect of sound coming from different directions. The sensors allow the glasses to be controlled through eye gaze and hand movements. The virtual reality glasses are powered by a Snapdragon Reality Elite chip. The separate unit helps the battery last up to 3 hours and supports 45 W fast charging. The IMAX Enhanced-certified device can be used to watch 3D movies and play Xbox Cloud Gaming titles. The Hologram Calling feature displays the user’s facial expressions during video calls in real time with a lifelike image. Meta VR Glasses will go on sale in the spring of 2027, starting at $1,299 (approximately 2,210 manats).