Meta AI Glasses Launch— Tech giant Meta Platforms, in collaboration with glasses manufacturing giant EssilorLuxottica, has launched its new AI-powered smart glasses in the market. These are officially named Meta Glasses. The starting price of this new wearable lineup of the company has been fixed at $299 (approximately Rs 28,000). This new lineup is an upgrade and a new look of the company’s old Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta wearables, which has been introduced with completely new designs. Its sale has started in the American and European markets from today, but Indian customers will have to wait for a while for it.

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Three new frame styles and Kylie Jenner’s special ‘Starfire’ edition

This time Meta has made a big change in branding and directly promoted them with the name ‘Meta Glasses’. The company has introduced a total of three new frame styles. The first one is Meta Adventurer with classic rectangular shape and the second one is Meta Fury frame for those who want a bold look. Pricing for both starts at $299.

The biggest attraction of this launch is the special edition designed in collaboration with American celebrity Kylie Jenner, which is named Meta Glasses by Kylie (Starfire Edition). The price of this premium glass with slim oval shape is $399 (approximately Rs 37,500). It also has the option to use Kylie’s voice for Meta AI, along with features like small gems on the frame and an adjustable nose bridge that makes it easy to clean makeup.

Equipped with Muse Spark AI models: live translation and 3K video recording

These glasses work on Meta’s newest and advanced AI model Muse Spark. This model, developed by Meta Superintelligence Labs, allows users to give commands directly by speaking without touching the phone. Its main technical features are as follows:

• Camera and Video: It has a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera that can capture 30fps video and high-quality photos at 3K resolution.
• Live Translation: This AI model is capable of doing real-time (live) translation in a total of 20 languages ​​including Hindi, English, Spanish, Korean and Japanese.
• Battery Life: On a single charge it lasts for 8 hours continuously. The foldable charging case provided with it provides an additional backup of 40 hours.
• Storage: The device has 32GB of inbuilt storage, in which more than 1,000 photos or 100 short videos can be saved.

Official statement on availability in global market and India

“We designed AI Glasses to be both stylish and useful for everyday use. Muse Spark models allow users to see their surroundings and ask questions directly to AI, navigate, and enjoy live translation.”
— Meta Wearable Devices Wing

What is the update for Indian customers?

The most important thing for tech lovers is that from today Meta has made these glasses live on its website, Amazon, Best Buy and retail stores like Sunglass Hut in select global countries including US, Canada, Australia, UK, France and Germany. However, Meta has not yet officially announced its price or availability date for the Indian market. Experts of the Indian tech market believe that by the end of this year or the beginning of next year, they will be available on selected online platforms in India.