One thing to look ahead to: Weeks after updating its Ray-Ban good glasses with real-time translation and different AI-powered options, Meta has unveiled a brand new pair in collaboration with Oakley, providing enhanced digicam performance and extra upgrades. Pre-orders start on July 11, with the usual mannequin beginning at $399 and the limited-edition model obtainable for $499.
The brand new Oakley Meta HSTN (pronounced HOW-stuhn) good glasses mix Meta’s AI and good glass expertise with Oakley’s HSTN-style frames. In comparison with Meta’s Ray-Ban Tales mannequin, the HSTN glasses assist video recording at 3K decision, supply as much as eight hours of battery life, and introduce IPX4 water resistance.
Oakley claims the glasses can last as long as eight hours with typical use, and as much as 19 hours on standby. The included charging case gives as much as 48 hours of battery life and might recharge the glasses to 50% capability in simply 20 minutes.
Nevertheless, Meta and Oakley primarily promote the HSTN glasses by showcasing options it shares with the $299 Ray-Ban mannequin. These embody a 12MP digicam that captures images and video with a button press, in addition to built-in audio system for taking part in music from numerous streaming providers.
The headline function is Meta AI integration, which was launched with the Ray-Ban glasses final month. Like these, the Oakley glasses assist real-time translation, music playback controls, and an AI assistant geared up with visible processing capabilities.
Visible processing permits Meta AI to reply to pure language instructions based mostly on what customers see. It is designed for duties reminiscent of translating signage or providing cooking recommendation. A current clip from Oakley reveals golfer J.R. Smith receiving on the spot wind velocity and route info from the digital assistant. Meta additionally introduced assist for sending textual content, audio, video, and images to contacts through Instagram.
Actual-time translation is at present obtainable in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. Language packs might be downloaded to allow offline use.
Oakley will showcase the glasses at Fanatics Fest from June 20 to 22, UFC Worldwide Combat Week from June 25 to 27, and different sporting occasions later this 12 months.
Availability is predicted to start later this summer time within the US, Canada, the UK, Eire, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Belgium, Australia, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark. The Meta HSTN glasses may also launch in Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates in 2025.
Accessible types will embody:
- Heat Gray with PRIZM Ruby Lenses
- Black with PRIZM Polar Black Lenses
- Brown Smoke with PRIZM Polar Deep Water Lenses
- Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses
- Clear with Transitions Gray Lenses
- Black with clear Lenses
