Meta’s latest Ray-Ban smart glasses are official – and prescription wearers are going to be happy
Meta is launching new Ray-Ban specs designed for all-day comfort. Great for wearers of prescription specs. They're out now in the US
Meta has announced its next-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses are designed for wearers who require prescription lenses. While many fans of the popular camera-equipped specs have retrofitted them with their prescriptions, Meta says the newest versions “support nearly all prescriptions” and are better suited for those who need to wear glasses all-day.
Rumoured earlier this week, but officially revealed today (March 31), the new Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2) and Ray-Ban Scriber Optics (Gen 2) smart glasses are the most comfortable devices yet in the range.
In a blog post, Meta says both pairs “feature overextension hinges, interchangeable nose pads, and optician-adjustable temple tips, so they’re adaptable to your unique face shape for a tailored fit.” They’re available in the United States costing $499, with other international markets gaining access from the middle of next month, April 14 to be precise – in the UK they’ll start at £429.
Meta is also dropping some new colour combinations for the Gen 2 frames. They are as follows: Skyler in Shiny Transparent Peach with Transitions Brown Lenses, Headliner in Matte Transparent Peach with Transitions Grey Lenses, and Wayfarer in Shiny Transparent Grey with Transitions Sapphire Lenses.
Furthermore, Meta is adding some new features, including easier nutrition tracking with a “simple voice prompt or quick photo” that will enable the AI to extract nutrition information.
In a blog post Meta says: “Over time, your food log will inform personalized insights that get more useful, helping you make healthier and more informed choices. If you’re looking for in-the-moment nutrition guidance, you can ask Meta AI questions about what to eat next, like “What should I eat to increase my energy?” with answers that take your food log and goals into account.”
WhatsApp summaries are coming through a “Hey Meta catch me up on my messages” command, while users will be able to ask for specific details from a conversation, like “what did Jamie suggest for dinner?”
Chris Smith
