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

Sure thing. So, it seems like we’re diving into the world of fancy eyewear—again. Meta and EssilorLuxottica, a name so long it could use a nap halfway through reading, have teamed up. This time, it’s Oakley Meta Glasses. Fancy, right? I remember when glasses were just… glasses. Now they’ve got more tech than my first laptop.

Anyway, they’re called Oakley Meta HSTN—HOW-stuhn, apparently, because pronunciation matters when you drop $499. They’re not just another pair of specs; these come with gold accents and 24K PRIZM lenses. Pre-orders kick off on July 11th. Limited editions, because who doesn’t love feeling exclusive?

The rest of the collection arrives sometime this summer. “Later this summer,” they say. Whatever that means. Starting price is $399 (because cheap isn’t cool) and you’ll get options like Desert with PRIZM Ruby lenses or Clear with Transitions Grey lenses. Choices, choices.

Now here’s what makes these glasses more than just face-decor. Better battery life! Higher resolution video capture! Did anyone ask for this? Who knows. But it seems now you can shoot “3K video” with an ultra-wide 12MP camera. Compare that to the older Ray-Bans that capped at 1,376 x 1,824 pixels. Numbers that probably mean something to someone, just not me.

Battery life? Oakley Meta HSTN supposedly gives you eight hours of typical use. Compare that to Ray-Ban’s offering—whatever that was—and you might see the difference. Plus, there’s a charging case to bump it to 48 hours. It’s like a sleepover for your tech.

They’ve jammed five mics in there too. Five! For taking calls, chatting with Meta AI, or maybe eavesdropping on squirrels. Who knows. They’ve also got speakers, so you can jam out while you accidentally walk into a pole.

Water-resistant? Yup, to an IPX4 rating. In plain English, it’s splash-friendly but don’t take them for a swim. Try it, and you’ll end up with a very expensive paperweight.

Geographically speaking, these bad boys are launching everywhere from the US to Denmark, with planned stops in places like India and Mexico. Global domination, one pair of specs at a time.

If these shiny new glasses make your heart flutter, you can sign up for pre-order updates through Meta or Oakley. Or both. Because why not double your chances at getting them first?

So, that’s the scoop. I didn’t think I’d end up writing about glasses today, but hey, life’s full of surprises. And overpriced tech.