Alright, so Meta has teamed up with EssilorLuxottica again—yeah, those Oakley folks—and whipped up some new smart glasses, the Oakley Meta Glasses. Yeah, sounds fancy, right? But these aren’t just any glasses. The Oakley Meta HSTN (you say it like HOW-stuhn, apparently) is their follow-up to last year’s Ray-Ban Meta. I remember those Ray-Bans had that spy-movie vibe.
Oh, and quick heads up, you can sorta snag a pair early. The first set, which they’re calling the Limited Edition Oakley Meta HSTN—complete with gold accents and 24K PRIZM lenses—hits the pre-order stage on July 11 for, wait for it… $499. Yep, that’s right. Totally wallet-friendly. Not.
I got sidetracked checking the images, and man, these glasses look sleek. I kinda wish I could hold ’em up to see if they feel as cool as they look. Anyway, the rest of the collection’s dropping “later this summer,” or so they say. Prices kick off at $399, and the choices are confusing, like picking flavors at an ice cream shop. You’ve got Ruby, Polar Black, Deep-Water—like, where did they come up with these names?
Ugh, I’m drifting again. So, these glasses aren’t just about looking good. They’re packing some high-tech stuff, way better than the Ray-Bans. Like, try a 3K video from a 12MP camera on for size. And if you’re into numbers, that’s up from the 1,376 x 1,824 pixels Ray-Bans have. Mind-boggling, right?
Battery life? Super essential in our techy world. Oakley Meta HSTN gives us double the juice over Ray-Ban Meta. Eight hours of regular use and 19 on standby! That’s me through a long day and night concert, hopefully. And they come with a charging case—handy for 48 hours of extra life. Seriously, what a lifesaver.
The sound setup’s got mics—five, to be exact. Great for those noisy calls or yelling at Meta AI? Also, they’re splash-proof, apparently. So, maybe don’t take them swimming, but you’re fine if it rains a bit.
They’re rolling out across a bunch of places: US, Canada, Europe’s hotspots, and some other countries later. Mexico, India, UAE—hang tight! Pre-order? Yeah, keep an eye out with Meta or Oakley for that.
And with that, I’ve probably talked too much about these glasses. But they kinda got me excited. Maybe too much caffeine today.
