Meta and Ray-Ban have launched the second generation of their AI-powered smart glasses in India. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses are now available through Ray-Ban India and authorized retailers, with prices starting at ₹39,900 ($444) and going up to ₹45,700 ($508) depending on the frame and lens combination.

Specifications

The new model features a 12MP ultra-wide camera capable of recording 3K Ultra HD video for up to three minutes. Meta has improved image quality with ultrawide HDR and plans to roll out new camera modes like slow motion and hyperlapse through future software updates.

Meta has also upgraded the audio system. The Gen 2 glasses use a five-micro speaker setup that offers louder sound, deeper bass, and better directional audio. The touchpad and capture button support tap-based controls for music playback, photo capture, and messaging.

Battery life now lasts up to 8 hours on a single charge. The included charging case provides an additional 48 hours of power. Fast charging allows users to reach 50% charge in just 20 minutes. Meta says the glasses also support up to 5.4 hours of voice calls and 5 hours of music playback.

The Meta AI assistant now supports full Hindi voice functionality, which users can initiate by saying “Hey Meta.” This allows the assistant to handle commands for actions like snapping photos, dispatching messages, and regulating music. The assistant can now speak using Deepika Padukone’s AI-generated voice, which joins Meta’s global lineup of celebrity voices.

Meta is also set to introduce support for UPI Lite payments in India. This feature will allow users to scan QR codes using the glasses and finalize transactions through WhatsApp-linked bank accounts.

The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 collection includes updated versions of the Wayfarer, Headliner, and Skyler styles. Seasonal colors such as Shiny Cosmic Blue and Mystic Violet are also available.

In related news, we recently covered a detailed guide on what to look for when buying smart glasses, so make sure to check that out as well.

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Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses have officially made their debut in the Indian market. Back in May 2025, Ray-Bans and Meta collaborated for their first ever smart glasses, and now we are getting a refreshed model with a built in display. So here are its specs, price, and launch offers.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 Smart Glasses: What does it offer?

One of the biggest differences between the original smart glasses and the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 is the addition of the display in the lens, which have a 1280 x 1280 pixels per eye. The camera on the front can capture 12MP still pictures and 6MP video recording. It arrives with Meta AI integration that activates via “Hey Meta”. This brings access to various hands free control and information searches.

Meta also brings the new AI powered smart glasses with a bunch of features tailored for the Indian market. So here’s what you get:

• Support for Hindi Language
• Celebrity AI voice of Deepika Padukone
• Restyle feature for AI powered image edits
• UPI Lite support coming soon

You can buy these smart glasses in multiple variants, including prescription, sun, polarized, and Transitions. These are sold with a compact charging case and visible LED indicators when recording videos.

While the original Ray-Ban Meta glasses debuted in India for Rs 29,900, the new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses arrive for Rs 22,920 thanks to a 20% discount and bank offers on major e-retailer platforms like Flipkart, Amazon, and Reliance Digital’s official website.

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Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses first debuted back in May, with the display version being unveiled in September. Now, the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 models have finally had their Indian release date and availability details confirmed. So here’s what you need to know.

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 Smart Glasses Officially Drop in India This Month

The company has just announced that the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses will be available in the Indian market on 21st November 2025. These smart wearables will be available for purchase via Reliance Digital, Amazon India, and Flipkart. As of right now, the e-retailer microsites have gone live, with the Amazon listing offering a sign up to notify users of its release. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 arrives in multiple frame and lens options. So you can buy the frames with prescription, sun, polarized, and transition lenses.

With a full color display support with a resolution of 1280 x 1280 pixels per eye. You get camera on the front that can take 12MP still shots and 6MP video recording. There is also Meta AI integration with the voice activation being “Hey Meta”. Users can use this launch command, users can get information search and hands free control. For the Indian market, Meta Ray-Ban Meta Gen 1 smart glasses supports Hindi and even Celebrity AI voice with Deepika Padukone’s voice as an interactive option.

Other notable features include the Restyle command to help transform pictures, UPI Lite payment support, 3rd Gen Hexagon NPU, WiFi 7 support, an LED indicator for privacy, and a compact charging case. The pricing details will likely be revealed on the launch date, so stick around for more.

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Meta and Ray-Ban partnered to launch their first smart glasses in 2021, called Stories. The name was a bit strange, but both companies seem to have moved on. Meta has now announced its second-generation smart glasses, called the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. Meta says they designed the glasses from the “ground up”, improving all the core features of the first generation and adding new capabilities never seen before on smart glasses. Let’s walk through the features. 

Ray-Ban Meta “Smart Glasses” Specifications

The most notable new feature of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses is the ability to livestream video directly to Instagram and Facebook. This is a first for smart glasses, and I can see it being useful for content creators and social media users alike. 

The smart glasses feature a 12MP ultra-wide camera for this purpose, which is capable of recording 1080p videos up to 60 seconds. The glasses will also let passersby know that they are being recorded with a white courtesy light on the outside.

They can store about 500 photos and 100 30-second videos before you fill up the 32GB of internal storage. Everything you record or shoot syncs through the Meta View app, which lets you share your captured moments with other apps.

The glasses are powered by a Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 processor and are IPX4 water-resistant, meaning they can handle light water splashes.

Meta has also improved the audio on the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses. The new smart glasses are 50% louder than the first generation, and they offer better clarity and deeper bass. Meta has also added directional audio to the new smart glasses, which reduces audio leakage and provides a more immersive listening experience.

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses come in a classic Wayfarer design, and they’re available in new colors as well as a transparent option. As with Ray-Ban Stories, you can choose from a variety of lens options as well, such as sun, polarized, clear, transitions, and prescription. There are more than 150 variations in total.

The case, which doubles as a charger, has also been downsized and made lighter. It’s 32% lighter and can charge the headset up to eight times for a total of 36 hours of battery life. After that, the case needs to be recharged via USB-C.

Price and Availability

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are available for pre-order now at Meta.com, Ray-Ban.com, and select retailers. They will go on sale on October 17 in a number of countries including US Canada, Australia, and throughout Europe.

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Social media giant Facebook is silently making progress in its development of hardware products with augmented reality implications. One of Facebook’s in-development hardware products is now virtually set for the unveiling, going by what Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, hinted during an earnings call he made this week.

Facebook CEO Zuckerberg confirmed that the Ray-Ban smart glasses would be launched soon. There had been much speculation surrounding the projected 2021 unveiling of the device. While the plans on a 2021 launch of the device may have been significantly affected by the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that the overall outlook and expectations remain optimistic for a launch, possibly within early 2022. However, Zuckerberg’s announcement could indicate a possible Q4 2021 launch of the device.

Facebook is developing the Ray-Ban smart glasses in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. According to Facebook, the device has a decent form factor that affords the user to do various excellent tasks. The glasses could be a precursor of truly augmented reality (AR) glasses. Hence they are not classified as AR devices. Smart glasses do not need an integrated display so that they could be controlled via a paired device (smartphone, tablet, etc). Several gaps are still not fully known about the Ray-Ban concerning their functionality and features.

Facebook is seemingly making steady progress in its pursuit of developing devices that support augmented reality. The Ray-Ban smart glasses are a strong step in this direction. The goal of the social media giant is to have full AR glasses in the foreseeable future.

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