Published: September 22, 2025
In an era of constant technological development, a new technology has emerged. In collaboration between Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, they have debuted the new Meta Glasses. These glasses are capable of taking photos and videos, making calls, sending messages, and assisting with hands-free functions (such as searching online and finding information about the wearer’s surroundings) based on vocal commands. There are currently three models available for purchase: two Ray-Ban pairs at $299, and one pair of Oakleys, costing $399. The project began back in 2019, as a way to combine everyday eyewear with Meta technology. Back in 2021, Ray-Ban Stories was released, which were glasses made specifically for photo and video capture. Fast forward to 2023, the two companies expanded on the technology and released the Meta Glasses. At an upcoming convention, the two companies are expected to reveal the “Hypernova” model, which will allegedly expand heavily on the already-present features and sell for $800.
Since their debut, these glasses have had a divided public opinion. Some believe the technology is revolutionary, whereas others find the technology invasive of privacy or plainly overrated. Drawbacks of the technology, product-wise, are mainly in the battery life. Features of the glasses tend to drain the battery life significantly, which some feel makes the luster wear off. Across internet message boards, people who bought or interacted with those who bought them found that many people were creeped out by the possibility of being watched. The glasses feature a light that shows people they are recording, but there are easy enough ways to get around that. Others found that the luster faded out very quickly after purchasing. Disabled citizens can utilize the technology to help in their daily life, but even still, some people won’t care about that. This shows that this kind of technology has many ramifications for anyone, whether you have positive or negative opinions on it.
Mark Zuckerberg stated in a video posted to X, “I think personal devices like glasses that can see what we see, hear what we hear, and interact with us throughout the day will become our main computing devices,” while discussing the possibilities of this technology. Additionally, EssilorLuxottica reported a 200% increase in sales of the Meta Glasses in the first half of 2025. It seems that popularity for the technology is rising, but the upcoming debut of the next model will give a better idea as to what the future looks like for it across different companies and alternate uses.
To learn more about the Meta Glasses, visit meta.com
