Outlook Business Desk
Meta Platforms Inc., in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica SA, is set to release two new Ray-Ban smart glasses models tailored for prescription wearers. This is the first time the companies are designing smart glasses specifically for this group.
The upcoming Ray-Ban models will be available in rectangular and rounded frame styles. As per a report by Bloomberg, they are expected to be sold mainly through traditional prescription eyewear channels, making them easily accessible to users who require vision correction lenses.
The new prescription-focused Ray-Ban models are part of Meta’s existing smart glasses lineup. They build on last year’s updated versions, including the first AI-enabled Meta Ray-Ban Displays with integrated screens, rather than representing a new generation.
The prescription-focused Ray-Ban models carry the internal codenames Scriber and Blazer. US Federal Communications Commission filings first revealed these devices, while details about their design and prescription-first approach have not been shared publicly yet.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg emphasised a strategic focus on prescription users, noting billions rely on glasses or contacts. He suggested AI-enabled glasses could become standard, bringing smart technology into everyday eyewear in the coming years
Meta has achieved early success with its smart glasses, making them a key part of the company’s AI strategy. Technology rivals, including Apple Inc., are racing to launch competing wearable AI and smart glasses models.
iphone maker Apple also plans to release its first smart glasses as early as next year. Without displays or augmented reality, these models follow a different approach, while Meta’s prescription-focused Ray-Bans are expected to stay ahead in AI-enabled eyewear adoption.