EssilorLuxottica and Meta revealed new audio glasses and new features like “private processing” or “hearing anhancement”

EssilorLuxottica and Meta Platforms unveiled the next generation of AI glasses at Meta Connect. Expanding their portfolio of products, the companies announced a new line of audio glasses, a third generation of Ray-Ban Meta, as well as new models, features and geographies for existing products.

By the end of this year, the companies will offer more than 100 different styles of AI glasses. And they announced Meta’s new personal AI agent, Muse, will be coming to AI glasses.

Ray-Ban Meta Audio and Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3

Given that audio is consistently Ray-Ban Meta’s most popular feature, the ompanies have introduced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, a camera-free line of AI glasses, their lightest and slimmest yet. Ray-Ban Meta Audio will launch in two new styles: Clubmaster and Burbank, both compatible with a widerange of optical prescriptions.

Also unveiled at Meta Connect was the next generation of the AI glasses: Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 comes in a slimmer, more comfortable design with longer battery life and acustomizable action button for instant access to Meta AI.
Meta Glasses with EssilorLuxottica are also expanding with two new styles – Capri and Nova – to offer a wider consumer choice and introducing also two new models designed with the international icon, LISA. These round out the most expansive and accessible portfolio of AI glasses.

Hands-free, hearing enhancement and private processing

Muse, a personal AI agent, is coming to all the companies’ AI glasses (available in US only), handling tasks hands-free so wearers can stay present. Capture also improves with Dynamic Photo and Landscape Crop Mode, alongside support for Dolby Atmos.

Finally, Hearing Enhancement (available in US only), an FDA-cleared software feature for adults with perceived mild tomoderate hearing loss, arrives via one-time payment or subscription later this year. Powering the next generation of AI capabilities with consumer privacy in mind, Meta will bring “private processing” to AI glasses later this year.

The portfolio of AI glasses from EssilorLuxottica and Meta will welcome new features rangingfrom guided workouts and nutrition, expanding navigation with cycling and public transit directions.

Global retail expansion

EssilorLuxottica is bringing the portfolio of AI glasses to more consumers, expanding in the coming months in these new markets: Poland, Portugal, Israel, South Africa, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Malaysia and the Philippines. Additionally, Meta Ray-Ban Display are now available to purchase online and are expanding into five new markets. The glasses go onsale today in the UK and Canada.
Pre-orders will progressively start from now in France, Italy and Germany, initially through select retail locations in Vancouver, Toronto, London, Paris, Milan, Rome, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich.

“From launching the original Ray-Ban Stories five years ago to building a powerful assortment of AI glasses with strong consumer choice across brands, price points and tech features, we’re proud of our pioneeringrole in the category. As we expand with new innovations that have long been in the works like Ray-Ban Meta Audio, and develop new use cases for glasses, our ability to anticipate and deliver on consumer needsand desires will grow even stronger,” commented Francesco Milleri, Chairman and CEO, EssilorLuxottica.

“AI glasses need to match people’s individual sense of style while looking and feeling great on every kindof face. Meta and EssilorLuxottica are working to make sure every person can find the right pair for them, and the products we announced today bring new options for everyone,” said Mark Zuckerberg, CEO, Meta