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Express Tribune
2 days ago
- Business
- Express Tribune
Meta Oakley glasses leaked: Find out what's known so far ahead of June 20 announcement date
Meta has announced a new partnership with Oakley to develop smart glasses, with a reveal scheduled for June 20. This collaboration is expected to expand upon the success of Meta's popular Ray-Ban smart glasses, with Oakley set to enter the smart eyewear market. In a teaser shared by Meta's CTO, Andrew Bosworth, a promotional video featuring both brands' logos hinted at a major upcoming release. This marks the culmination of a partnership that began in January when reports first suggested that Meta was working with Oakley to create a new version of its smart glasses. Unlike the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which feature a camera but no display, the Oakley smart glasses are expected to have a similar design but with a few key modifications. Leaks by Android Central indicate that the camera will be relocated to the centre of the frame and will feature specific enhancements for cyclists and athletes. Oakley's Sphaera glasses, known for their sporty design, will likely serve as the base model for these new smart specs. The launch is scheduled earlier than expected, surprising many as Meta usually unveils new products at its Meta Connect event in September. However, Oakley's official Instagram confirmed the June 20 date, offering a glimpse of the future of smart eyewear. Despite Meta's leading position in the smart glasses market, the timing of this launch suggests it may be a strategic response to Google's recent announcement of Android XR glasses, set to debut in 2026. With multiple brands collaborating on Android XR glasses, Meta's swift move to launch the Oakley specs could give it a significant advantage in the smart eyewear sector. Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have been among the company's most successful gadgets, and this partnership with Oakley could further cement its dominance in the market. With its existing market lead, Meta continues to innovate in the wearable tech space, leaving competitors such as Google to catch up.
Engadget
3 days ago
- Business
- Engadget
Meta and Oakley tease a smart glasses announcement for June 20
Reports emerged earlier this year that Meta was working with Oakley on smart glasses and it seems we're about to see the fruits of those labors. A new Instagram account called @oakleymeta has popped up and its first post teased an announcement for this Friday (June 20). Instagram's own official account and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg shared the clip on their stories, as did Oakley on its social channels, so this is legit. The end of the video shows the Oakley and Meta logos side by side in a very similar fashion to the branding for the Ray-Ban Meta glasses . Meta's web store has a banner with the same text used in the teaser — "The next evolution arrives June 20" — and an option to sign up for updates on products, news and innovations. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. So, unless this is a bait and switch, we'll probably see Oakley Meta glasses this week. Of course, Oakley and Ray-Ban share a parent company in EssilorLuxottica. Earlier this year, Bloomberg reported that a set of smart glasses based on Oakley's Sphaera glasses was on the way. The camera in the Ray-Ban Meta glasses is set in one of the sides of the frame, but it's expected to be in the centre of the Oakley Meta glasses. These new smart glasses are said to be aimed at cyclists and other athletes, perhaps to try and challenge GoPro in the action sports market.
