Ray-Ban is an Italian-owned brand of luxury sunglasses and standard glasses created in 1936 by American company Bausch & Lomb. The brand is most notable for its Wayfarer and Aviator lines of sunglasses. In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold the brand to Italian eyewear conglomerate Luxottica Group for a reported $640 million.
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Meta announced its next-generation hardware lineup at Connect 2026, headlined by the $1,300 Meta VR Glasses and the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio. The new VR device offers access to multiple streaming services including YouTube, Prime Video, and HBO Max, positioning it as an all-in-one media and productivity tool.
According to CNA Business, Meta unveiled an audio-only, camera-free version of its smart glasses at the Meta Connect event in Menlo Park on September 23, 2026, with shipments starting on October 13 and a base price of US$349. The company also highlighted Muse, its new personal AI assistant, and announced future Meta Ray-Ban glasses and lighter Meta VR Glasses set for spring 2027 at US$1,299. The glasses feature a recording indicator light to address privacy concerns, as part of Meta's ongoing AI-enabled wearables push.
Meta is preparing to announce new AI-era products at its annual Connect conference, kicking off from its Menlo Park headquarters. The event features a slate of new wearables, including the Meta VR Glasses with a lightweight frame and tethered puck. Coverage notes the emphasis on AI and wearable technology.
Meta announced its next-generation hardware lineup at Connect 2026, headlined by the $1,300 Meta VR Glasses and the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio. The new VR device offers access to multiple streaming services including YouTube, Prime Video, and HBO Max, positioning it as an all-in-one media and productivity tool.
Meta is preparing to announce new AI-era products at its annual Connect conference, kicking off from its Menlo Park headquarters. The event features a slate of new wearables, including the Meta VR Glasses with a lightweight frame and tethered puck. Coverage notes the emphasis on AI and wearable technology.
