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Mint
11-07-2025
- Mint
Leaked images hint at Meta's next-gen Ray-Ban smart glasses: 'Aperol' and 'Bellini' could be incoming
Meta appears to be gearing up for a major upgrade to its line of Ray-Ban smart glasses, with leaked images and reports hinting at two new models currently in development. While the tech has not yet gone mainstream, Meta seems undeterred in its ambition to make smart eyewear an everyday accessory and the upcoming versions could offer compelling improvements for both tech enthusiasts and casual users. The leak, shared by a group known as XR Research Institute via WeChat, reveals two distinct models reportedly in the works. Internally codenamed 'Aperol' and 'Bellini', these glasses appear to cater to different user preferences. Aperol resembles a modernised take on Ray-Ban's classic sunglasses, while Bellini seems tailored for prescription lens users, possibly expanding Meta's reach among everyday eyewear wearers. While the outer design differences will matter to some, the real story lies in the technology under the hood. According to the leaked information, Meta could be aiming to significantly improve battery performance. Current models can only power AI features for around half an hour at a time, something critics have called a major limitation. The new glasses, however, may offer several hours of AI functionality, a shift that could enable users to rely on them for much longer stretches without needing to recharge. Artificial intelligence capabilities are also expected to be enhanced. The glasses may support real-time object recognition and scene analysis, tools that could offer more practical utility beyond simple novelty. This marks a potential step forward from the 2023 edition, where AI assistance was often restricted to short, situational uses like taking photos or answering basic queries. It is worth noting that despite these upgrades, the new models will not likely feature built-in displays. That means they are not part of Meta's long-anticipated 'Hypernova' project, a separate initiative rumoured to involve augmented reality displays. Instead, these glasses appear to be a direct evolution of the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta wearables launched last year. An official release date has not yet been confirmed, but industry chatter suggests a potential launch later this year, which would follow the recent unveiling of Meta's Oakley-branded smart glasses in June.
India Today
11-07-2025
- India Today
Ray-Ban Meta 3 full design leaks before launch, report says it will have improved AI and battery life
Smart glasses might not be for everyone just yet, but that hasn't stopped Meta from continuing to build on its partnership with Ray-Ban. If you've been following the journey since the first pair launched, you'll know that Meta's glasses have mostly been about camera features, hands-free calls, and some basic AI help. Now, leaked images hint at what could be the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. And it looks like Meta is planning to go beyond just tweaking the design — the new models could bring better battery life and smarter AI that's useful for more than just short to a post shared by a group called XR Research Institute on WeChat, two different models of the upcoming glasses have surfaced. One is reportedly codenamed 'Aperol' and looks like a new take on classic Ray-Ban sunglasses. The other, called 'Bellini,' seems to be aimed more at users who need prescription eyewear. These names had already popped up earlier in a report by The Information, so this leak lines up with past the design differences might appeal to different types of users, what's more interesting is what's changing inside the glasses. The report suggests that battery life is getting a big boost. Right now, Meta's smart glasses can only run the AI features for about 30 minutes at a stretch. With the new version, that could go up to several hours, which would make a huge difference in real-world use. AI performance is also said to improve significantly. Features like real-time object recognition and scene understanding might finally become practical tools you can actually use throughout the day, not just party tricks. That said, these glasses still won't have a built-in display. So this isn't Meta's long-rumoured 'Hypernova' project, which will have a screen. Instead, this is very much the direct follow-up to the Ray-Ban Meta glasses launched in not yet confirmed when these updated glasses will officially launch, but some reports suggest it could happen later this year. That would make sense, especially after the recent debut of Meta's Oakley-branded smart glasses in now, there's no word on price or if these new models will roll out globally at launch. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest happenings around the next generation of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.- Ends
