Meta has partnered with Oakley to introduce a brash new addition to wearable technology: the Meta HSTN smart glasses. The glasses, which cost $399 for the regular model and $499 for a special edition, went on sale on July 11th. They are aimed at athletes, creators, and anyone who needs cutting-edge features in fashion frames.
Built for Action and Style
Meta’s Oakley HSTN targets active users. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, it can handle light rain, sweat, and splashes. Whether you’re cycling or hiking, these glasses are built to stay functional.
Battery life won’t slow you down either. The built-in power lasts 8 hours, and the included charging case extends usage by 48 more hours. That’s two full days of wearable use without needing a wall plug.
Sharper Vision with 3K Video
The most thrilling feature? A front camera that records in 3K. That’s a big jump from the previous 1080p video on Meta’s Ray-Ban line. This makes content creation more colourful, rich, and engaging.
The camera is complemented by built-in microphones and speakers, allowing phone-free calls, voice control, and live streaming using Meta’s AI.
Need real-time translation or visual responses? Ask your glasses.
Custom Fit, Premium Options
Meta and Oakley are also providing five combinations of frames and lenses. Colours range from warm grey, black, brown smoke, to clear. Lenses also include transition options for convenience in any lighting conditions. Prescription lenses are offered as well.
For luxury enthusiasts or collectors, the limited edition one is unique. It includes gold accents and Oakley’s PRIZM lenses for enhanced vision during different sports activities and environments.
A Growing Vision for Smart Eyewear
This release continues Meta’s partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the conglomerate behind brands such as Ray-Ban. Together, they are hoping to sell 10 million smart glasses a year by 2026. As Meta’s wearable lead, Alex Himel says, “This is only the tip of the iceberg.”
Meta’s new Oakley frames are not some novelty tech toy; it’s a smart-looking, feel-good, genuinely useful thing to wear that enhances day-to-day life. Whether you’re an athlete, explorer, or generation native, these glasses extend the limits of what eyewear can achieve.
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