Technology company Meta has launched a new and relatively cheaper version of its popular but somewhat controversial AI smart glasses._x000D_
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The new glasses are still being developed in partnership with Essilor Luxottica, which owns several of the world’s most famous eyewear brands. In the past, smart glasses have been offered under the same brand names, including Ray-Ban and Oakley._x000D_
These models incorporated smart technology into a traditional design and were sold under the same brand names. However, this time the new glasses are marketed exclusively under Meta’s own name._x000D_
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The new smart glasses are priced at $299 or £299, which is about $80 cheaper than the models made in collaboration with Ray-Ban._x000D_
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Interestingly, despite the lower price, they contain almost all the same advanced technology._x000D_
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Meta’s current era of smart glasses began in 2021, when it introduced Ray-Ban Stories. These glasses added cameras and speakers, turning ordinary sunglasses into a smart device._x000D_
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Later in 2023, the glasses received a major upgrade, significantly improving the cameras, speakers, and other features, making Meta’s smart wearable technology even more powerful.
