Meta is reportedly preparing to launch Oakley smart glasses later this year. According to a new one Bloomberg reportMeta plans to expand its AI-powered eyewear range beyond its existing partnership with Ray-Ban. The report states that the new glasses will be based on Oakley’s Sphaera model, designed for athletes such as runners and cyclists, and features a camera positioned closer to the center of the frame for better recording.
A representative for Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Oakley is part of Luxottica, which also owns a portfolio of high-end fashion eyewear brands including Ray-Ban, suggesting that Meta could expand its smart glasses offering to more brands in the future.
This effort aims to do just that Strengthen Meta’s position in AIand in augmented and virtual reality, where the company has invested heavily for years despite slow consumer adoption.
Like Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses collection, the Oakley version is expected to offer similar features. including AI tools and the ability to take photos and videos and interact via voice commands. However, this model will not include a display, the report says.
At the same time, Meta is reportedly developing a more advanced smart glasses, codenamed “Hypernova,” which will feature a built-in display to show notifications from its smart assistant. This model, expected to launch later this year, may also have shackle controls on the frame and may come with a wrist strap that allows for additional controls.
The report also states that Meta is considering launching new wearable devices, including watches and earbuds with built-in cameras that analyze the environment in real time.
Both products would be part of a broader effort to further integrate AI into consumer devices and better compete with the Apple Watch and AirPods. Bloomberg also reports that Apple has been thinking about adding cameras to its own earbuds.
