Meta launches its first smart glasses optimized for prescription lenses
Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics start at $499 and arrive April 14 for people who wear prescription glasses.
What's new
Meta and Ray-Ban announced two new smart glasses designed specifically for prescription lenses:
- Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2)
- Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics (Gen 2)
Price and availability
- Starting at $499.
- From April 14 at US optical retailers and in select international markets.
Design
- Flexible hinges for a comfortable fit.
- Adjustable nose pads and temple tips.
New AI features
- Meta AI nutrition logging.
- WhatsApp message summaries.
- Neural Handwriting for Ray-Ban Display.
*WhatsApp summaries and Neural Handwriting are still in testing and are expected to roll out soon.
Prices are in US dollars; prices in Kurdistan may differ.
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