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So, Meta and EssilorLuxottica, you know, the eyewear wizards behind Ray-Ban, just dropped the news about their latest gadget – Oakley Meta Glasses. I mean, who knew glasses needed to be smart, right? Anyway, they’re called Oakley Meta HSTN. Imagine saying that ten times fast. Or don’t. Up to you.
They’re really jazzing it up with this glammed-out limited edition, featuring gold trim (fancy!) and 24K PRIZM polarized lenses. Price tag? A cool $499. And get this – you can start pre-ordering by July 11th. Pretty slick if you’ve got cash to burn.
Oh, and there’s more. The whole collection’s set to hit the market “later this summer.” Not that I keep a calendar handy or anything. Prices start at $399. You’ll get options like Desert with PRIZM Ruby Lenses or Black with PRIZM Polar Black Lenses. Choices, choices. Have fun picking.
Now, here’s where it gets interesting… or not, I’m on the fence here. These glasses apparently go above and beyond by improving battery life and video resolution compared to the Ray-Ban Meta. They claim up to “3K video” from an ultra-wide 12MP camera. That’s some serious tech talk for a tiny frame. Imagine strapping that to your face.
Battery life’s doubling too, allegedly. They’re promising eight hours of use or 19 on standby so you can tech out all day. I’m curious if standbys include naps. Asking for a friend.
Plus, these sunglasses will come with a charging case, just like their Ray-Ban cousins. They even toss in enough juice to stretch up to 48 hours. Makes you wonder if you even need to take them off anymore. Ever.
For the audio nerds, they packed five mics into these things. They say it’s for taking calls and chatting with Meta AI, all hands-free. There are off-ear speakers too, for all your on-the-go jam sessions. Music to your ears, quite literally.
They’re even water-resistant, but keep them dry-ish. Like IPX4 rating level. You can wear them in the rain but maybe don’t go swimming. A little sprinkle, a bit of sweat, sure. Diving off the deep end? Probably not their jam.
Available in regions like the US, UK, and parts of Europe, they’re also set to drop in Mexico and India, among other spots soon. Global domination? Who knows.
If you’re itching to know more or snag a pair, Meta and Oakley are your portals for pre-order scoops. Sort of feels like a lot of hoopla over sunglasses, doesn’t it? But hey, tech marches on. Or stumbles forward, depending on your perspective.
