Suspense crime, Digital Desk : Meta is taking another major step into the world of wearable technology, this time by deepening its collaboration with eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The result is a brand-new generation of smart glasses, featuring an iconic design from Oakley, that aims to seamlessly blend high-tech features with high-fashion style.

Breaking away from the clunky look often associated with tech gadgets, the new smart glasses are built on Oakley’s popular “Headliner” frame style. The goal is clear: to create a device that people genuinely want to wear as a fashion accessory, which also happens to be packed with powerful capabilities.

This new device allows users to capture their world from a first-person perspective, completely hands-free. Whether it’s for snapping photos, recording video clips, or live streaming directly to social media, these glasses are designed to be an intuitive extension of the user.

Key Features and Specifications:

1. Upgraded Camera: The glasses boast a new 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera for significantly improved photo quality and crisp 1080p video recording for clips up to 60 seconds long.
2. Live Streaming: A standout feature is the ability to live stream directly to Facebook and Instagram. Wearers can share their experiences in real-time while staying fully present in the moment.
3. Immersive Audio: The device features custom-designed open-ear speakers that deliver improved audio with better bass and higher maximum volume, all while allowing the user to remain aware of their surroundings.
4. “Hey Meta” Voice Control: Users can control the glasses’ functions entirely with their voice, from taking a photo to starting a stream, simply by using the “Hey Meta” voice command.
5. Powerful Performance: The glasses are powered by the new Qualcomm Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 Platform, ensuring smoother and faster performance.
6. Stylish Charging Case: The redesigned, portable charging case provides up to eight additional charges, giving the glasses a total of 36 hours of use.

Pricing and Availability

The new Meta smart glasses with the Oakley design start at $299. They are available for pre-order now, with shipping scheduled to begin on October 17. This launch represents Meta’s most ambitious effort yet to make smart glasses a mainstream consumer product, moving them from a niche gadget to a must-have wearable accessory.

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