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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 Glasses Feature Longer Battery Life, New Styles, and Price Increase
Key points
- Gen 3 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses released with Aviator and Zena styles.
- Battery life extended to 9 hours; total microphones increased to six.
- Starting price is $449, an increase from previous generations.
- Future updates include landscape photo/video and Dolby Atmos recording.
- Meta released new audio-only glasses and a $250 entry-level model.
- Meta Adventurer glasses will be available starting October 23.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses weigh 43g and run for 12 hours on a single charge.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses feature professional-adjustable temple tips and swappable nose pads.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses come in Clubmaster and Burbank styles.
New Models and Pricing
Meta has launched its third generation of Ray-Ban-branded AI glasses. The new lineup introduces two frame styles: Aviator and Zena, alongside an updated Wayfarer model. The Gen 3 glasses are priced starting at $449.
Improved Battery and Audio
The Gen 3 frames offer an extended battery life, now rated for up to 9 hours of use. Additionally, Meta has added an extra microphone, bringing the total to six. This aims to reduce background noise and improve audio clarity for both users and the integrated AI.
Familiar and Upcoming Features
The new glasses retain features such as a programmable action button and adjustable temple tips, consistent with previous Meta Glasses lines. Future software updates are planned to enable landscape orientation for photos and videos, and support for Dolby Atmos spatial sound recording in videos.
Updates
- Meta released new audio-only glasses and a $250 entry-level model.
- Meta Adventurer glasses will be available starting October 23.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses weigh 43g and run for 12 hours on a single charge.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses feature professional-adjustable temple tips and swappable nose pads.
- Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses come in Clubmaster and Burbank styles.
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How outlets covered it
Meta released new Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) smart glasses with a slimmer design and longer battery life, alongside new audio-only glasses and a $250 entry-level model. These releases expand Meta's smart glasses lineup, offering more style options and features like improved battery life and hands-free navigation for Display glasses.
Meta released its third generation of Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses, introducing new Aviator and Zena frame styles, increased battery life up to 9 hours, and an additional microphone for improved audio. The new models start at $449, marking a price increase from previous versions.