Meta introduces a fresh range of smart glasses designed with AI capabilities, diverse style options, plus an exclusive Kylie Jenner edition, all starting at $299.
- AI-powered smart glasses start at $299
- Three frame styles plus a Kylie Jenner edition
- Features include 3K video, music, calls, and voice AI
What happened
Meta has launched a new lineup of smart glasses that integrate AI capabilities previously unseen in its eyewear collections. Unlike earlier models co-branded with Ray-Ban and Oakley, these glasses ditch designer labels while maintaining high-end hardware such as 12-megapixel ultrawide cameras, microphones, and open-ear speakers. The glasses come in 26 style variations spanning three primary shapes—the Adventurer, Fury, and a Kylie Jenner collaboration edition featuring her voice for AI responses.
Priced starting at $299, this new series offers 3K video recording at 30 frames per second, the ability to take photos, make calls, and control music and podcasts hands-free through voice commands. A dedicated Action button also allows quick AI activation or feature control. Battery life reaches up to 8 hours on a single charge, with an included case providing an additional 40 hours of power.
Why it feels good
These glasses bring AI assistance into everyday life in a way that encourages hands-free convenience and spontaneity. Powered by Muse Spark, Meta’s newest multimodal reasoning AI, users can ask questions about virtually anything, get smarter contextual information based on what they are seeing, and manage daily tasks like calendar events or healthy routines effortlessly. This advances wearable tech beyond basic functionality, making it a more intuitive and interactive companion.
The pricing and design choices aim to make smart glasses accessible to a broader audience. While offering premium features, the absence of high-end brand badges reduces cost without compromising on quality. Additionally, the Kylie Jenner edition adds a distinctive style and a personalized AI voice, bridging fashion and technology in an approachable way.
What to enjoy or watch next
Current owners and those considering Meta’s smart glasses can look forward to forthcoming updates, including turn-by-turn walking directions, expanded real-time translation capabilities covering more than 20 languages, and enhanced photography features that automatically select the best shots from multiple photos. Integration with fitness wearables like Garmin will also bring live workout stats and performance insights directly to your glasses.
For those interested in exploring the technology firsthand, Meta offers try-on opportunities at its Meta Lab stores across the US, while retail availability includes Best Buy and the Meta online store, with Amazon stocking expected soon. Beyond these glasses, Meta continues to push boundaries with its higher-end Ray-Ban Display glasses featuring augmented reality elements and gesture controls, appealing to tech enthusiasts eager to wear the future.