What is Oakley Meta Glasses?
Oakley Meta Glasses are a new category of performance AI eyewear from Meta & Oakley. Capture hands-free video, listen to music with open-ear speakers, and get real-time answers from Meta AI. Preorders open July 11.
Problem
Users rely on traditional eyewear or existing smart glasses lacking advanced AI integration, facing inability to capture hands-free video, use open-ear audio, or access real-time AI assistance.
Solution
AI-powered performance glasses (capture hands-free video, open-ear music playback, real-time Meta AI interaction), e.g., recording activities without holding devices or asking Meta AI questions via voice.
Customers
Athletes, tech enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurers seeking performance eyewear with integrated AI capabilities for real-time data and hands-free functionality.
Unique Features
Combines Oakley’s sports optics with Meta’s AI for multimodal interaction (voice, gesture, camera), real-time contextual answers via Meta AI, and open-ear audio design.
User Comments
Excited about AI integration in durable glasses
Curious about battery life and comfort
High price concerns
Interest in outdoor/adventure use cases
Questions on privacy with built-in camera
Traction
Preorders opening July 11 (no public user/revenue data yet); Meta’s prior Ray-Ban smart glasses sold ~300k units in early 2023 (source: Bloomberg).
Market Size
The global smart glasses market is projected to reach $8.5 billion by 2027 (Source: MarketsandMarkets).
