Meta continues its commitment to the smart glasses sector with a new generation of its Ray-Ban Meta line. According to recent statements by Mark Zuckerberg and various leaks, the company plans a launch in 2025 that would mark a milestone in this segment of wearable technology. Although an official date has not yet been announced, Meta's CEO has pointed out that this year will be crucial in determining the future of these devices.
Expectations for these glasses are high, as they would introduce new features such as an integrated screen to view notifications and photographs. In addition, improvements in battery life, camera quality and the possible incorporation of a gesture-based control system have been mentioned.
What do we know so far about the new Ray-Ban Meta?
Leaks and rumors suggest that the third generation Ray-Ban Meta will include a small screen in one of the lenses. This would allow users to see previews of captured images and receive notifications from their phone without having to take it out of their pocket.
Meta is also expected to improve the quality of the built-in camera. The previous generation had a resolution of 12 megapixels, but users are demanding a significant improvement that would make the glasses a real alternative to smartphones in certain scenarios.
Another key aspect will be battery life. The currently available model offers up to four hours of use in optimal conditions, but with the addition of a screen, energy efficiency becomes a challenge that Meta will have to solve.
Price and availability still unknown
There is no official information on the price of this new model, but it is speculated that it could exceed $650. Some sources even point to a figure closer to $1.000, which would place these glasses in a premium segment.
In addition to the new Ray-Ban Meta, Meta is also reportedly working on a collaboration with Oakley. This project, known internally as 'Supernova 2', could give rise to a model focused on athletes with similar characteristics to the Ray-Ban Meta, but with a design more adapted to outdoor use.
Meta continues to invest in augmented reality and wearables
Meta's investment in augmented reality and wearables has been colossal. The company is estimated to have spent more than $100.000 billion on research and development, with a large portion of this budget focused on creating a smart glasses ecosystem.
Meta also continues to develop the integration of artificial intelligence into these devices. In his latest earnings call, Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the importance of artificial intelligence in the evolution of smart glasses, suggesting that machine learning will play a key role in improving the software.
Meta believes that 2025 will be a decisive year for its plans in the smart glasses sector. The company hopes this third generation of devices will determine whether the market is ready for mass adoption of this technology.
If expectations are met, the future of the Ray-Ban Meta could be assured. Consumer acceptance will depend on factors such as price, the real usefulness of the new features and competition in the sector, which is constantly evolving.