Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 is on sale now from $449. It is slimmer than Gen 2, lasts up to nine hours on a charge, one hour more, and adds a button that calls up Meta AI.
Calls sound clearer too.
The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) came out Sep 23, 2026, and its best price today is $449 at Meta. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop.
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Can I get prescription lenses?Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription.
How good is the camera?It shoots on a 12MP main camera.
What does it cost?It costs $449. That is the list price.
How long does the battery last?It runs 9 hours.
Do I need a subscription?No, there is no subscription. Meta says there is no monthly fee or subscription for Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Meta One Premium, $19.99 a month, is a separate paid plan for Meta AI and Meta's apps.
Does it work with my phone?Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How much storage does it have?It comes with 32GB of storage.
How heavy is it?It weighs 51.5g to 53.8g. The weight varies by size or finish.
Does it work without my phone?No, it needs your phone.
What video can it shoot?It shoots 3K.
Which AI assistant does it use?It uses Meta AI.
Does it do AR?No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see.
Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?You can have either. It is sold as sunglasses and with clear lenses.
Whose frames are they?They are made with EssilorLuxottica and Ray-Ban. More than one frame maker is involved.
How many styles can I choose from?There are 3 frames to choose from. 27 combinations once you pick a colour and a lens.
Can people tell when it is recording?Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can it translate?Yes, it can translate.
Does it have a screen?No, it has no screen.
Can I hear it without earbuds?Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.
Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at?Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it.
On paper, Alibaba's new glasses beat the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) on camera resolution and battery, and they add eye tracking that can confirm Alipay payments. The specs are Alibaba's and haven't been tested yet.
A camera in the frames shoots from eye level.How we see itOur readiDevice's own read of what Meta has published. No news outlet says it.What it saysPhotos and videoA camera in the frames shoots from eye level.
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You ask Meta AI through the glasses and it answers there.How we see itOur readiDevice's own read of what Meta has published. No news outlet says it.What it saysAI assistantYou ask Meta AI through the glasses and it answers there.
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Open-ear speakers built into the arms play your music.How we see itOur readiDevice's own read of what Meta has published. No news outlet says it.What it saysMusicOpen-ear speakers built into the arms play your music.
Meta announced Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) at Connect and put it on sale the same day, with prices starting at $449.
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No reason to wait, and no deal to chase. The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) came out Sep 23, 2026, and its best price today is $449 at Meta. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop. Price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
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Meta announced the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses on September 17 with a focus on battery and video improvements.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta announces Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2Meta announced the second-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses on September 17 with a focus on battery and video improvements.Read the sourceGamesBeat↗Event date Sep 17, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 · Went on sale
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 is available on announcement day
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 went on sale the same day it was announced rather than following a separate preorder window. 9to5Google recorded immediate availability across the Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner frame families.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysRay-Ban Meta Gen 2 is available on announcement dayRay-Ban Meta Gen 2 went on sale the same day it was announced rather than following a separate preorder window. 9to5Google recorded immediate availability across the Wayfarer, Skyler and Headliner frame families.Read the source9to5Google↗Event date Sep 17, 2025
Dec 16, 2025 · New feature
Conversation Focus begins rolling out to Ray-Ban Meta glasses
Meta began an Early Access rollout of Conversation Focus, a software feature intended to make nearby speech easier to hear in noisy environments. The update applied to Ray-Ban Meta glasses, adding a meaningful post-launch capability to the Gen 2 platform.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysConversation Focus begins rolling out to Ray-Ban Meta glassesMeta began an Early Access rollout of Conversation Focus, a software feature intended to make nearby speech easier to hear in noisy environments. The update applied to Ray-Ban Meta glasses, adding a meaningful post-launch capability to the Gen 2 platform.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Dec 16, 2025
Mar 26, 2026 · Filed with regulators
FCC filings expose Scriber and Blazer Ray-Ban Meta model names
The Verge reported that Ray-Ban Meta “Scriber” and “Blazer” glasses had passed through the FCC, with the filings also pointing to Wi-Fi 6 U-NII-4 support. The report initially treated the filings as an imminent new-glasses launch; Meta clarified the generation and product positioning days later.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysFCC filings expose Scriber and Blazer Ray-Ban Meta model namesThe Verge reported that Ray-Ban Meta “Scriber” and “Blazer” glasses had passed through the FCC, with the filings also pointing to Wi-Fi 6 U-NII-4 support. The report initially treated the filings as an imminent new-glasses launch; Meta clarified the generation and product positioning days later.Read the sourceThe Verge↗Event date Mar 26, 2026
Mar 31, 2026 · New feature
Meta identifies the FCC-linked styles as Gen 2 prescription models
Meta introduced Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics and explicitly labeled both as Gen 2. That official naming tied the regulatory trail back to the existing second-generation platform rather than to a separate successor generation.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta identifies the FCC-linked styles as Gen 2 prescription modelsMeta introduced Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics and explicitly labeled both as Gen 2. That official naming tied the regulatory trail back to the existing second-generation platform rather than to a separate successor generation.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Mar 31, 2026
Sep 27, 2023 · Went on sale
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) launches at $299
Meta and Ray-Ban launched the first Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at Connect 2023: a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and a built-in voice assistant starting at $299, on sale from October 17. It set up a numbered generational line Meta would return to every two years.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysRay-Ban Meta (Gen 1) launches at $299Meta and Ray-Ban launched the first Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses at Connect 2023: a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and a built-in voice assistant starting at $299, on sale from October 17. It set up a numbered generational line Meta would return to every two years.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Sep 27, 2023
Jul 3, 2026 · Price
Meta tests a $19.99 plan around expanded Conversation Focus use
UC Today reported that Meta had limited free Conversation Focus use to three hours per month and attached extended use to a $19.99 subscription tier. The change turned a software feature into a pricing story for owners of supported Ray-Ban Meta glasses.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta tests a $19.99 plan around expanded Conversation Focus useUC Today reported that Meta had limited free Conversation Focus use to three hours per month and attached extended use to a $19.99 subscription tier. The change turned a software feature into a pricing story for owners of supported Ray-Ban Meta glasses.Read the sourceUC Today↗Event date Jul 3, 2026
Jul 27, 2026 · New feature
Meta pauses the Conversation Focus subscription limit after pushback
Subscription Insider reported that Meta had paused its plan to limit Conversation Focus following user pushback. The reversal restored the feature’s Early Access status while Meta reconsidered how or whether to meter it through a paid plan.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta pauses the Conversation Focus subscription limit after pushbackSubscription Insider reported that Meta had paused its plan to limit Conversation Focus following user pushback. The reversal restored the feature’s Early Access status while Meta reconsidered how or whether to meter it through a paid plan.Read the sourceSubscription Insider↗Event date Jul 27, 2026
Dec 16, 2024 · New feature
Live AI rolls out via firmware v11
Meta shipped Live AI, first announced at Connect 2024, letting wearers point their glasses at anything and ask real-time questions. Battery life in the mode was roughly 30 minutes, a limitation that became a central argument for Gen 3 needing a bigger battery.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysLive AI rolls out via firmware v11Meta shipped Live AI, first announced at Connect 2024, letting wearers point their glasses at anything and ask real-time questions. Battery life in the mode was roughly 30 minutes, a limitation that became a central argument for Gen 3 needing a bigger battery.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Dec 16, 2024
Jan 29, 2025 · First sign of it
Zuckerberg references a ‘third generation’ product on the Q4 2024 earnings call
Mark Zuckerberg told investors, “Many breakout products in the history of consumer electronics have sold 5 million to 10 million units and they're third generation,” the first public hint that a Gen 3 device was already part of Meta's plan, five months before any hardware detail leaked.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysZuckerberg references a ‘third generation’ product on the Q4 2024 earnings callMark Zuckerberg told investors, “Many breakout products in the history of consumer electronics have sold 5 million to 10 million units and they're third generation,” the first public hint that a Gen 3 device was already part of Meta's plan, five months before any hardware detail leaked.Read the sourceMeta Q4 2024 Earnings Call↗Event date Jan 29, 2025
Feb 2025 · Others confirmed it
Analysts read the earnings comment as a signal for a 2025 third-gen launch
Wareable and DigiTimes both cited Zuckerberg's ‘third generation’ comment as the basis for predicting a 2025 launch. Neither had hardware detail yet; the reporting confirmed Gen 3 was a real, expected product rather than idle speculation. DigiTimes is the underlying supply-chain source; Wareable is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysAnalysts read the earnings comment as a signal for a 2025 third-gen launchWareable and DigiTimes both cited Zuckerberg's ‘third generation’ comment as the basis for predicting a 2025 launch. Neither had hardware detail yet; the reporting confirmed Gen 3 was a real, expected product rather than idle speculation. DigiTimes is the underlying supply-chain source; Wareable is the linked write-up.Read the sourceWareable↗Event date Feb 2025
May 8, 2025 · First sign of it
The Information: Gen 3 to add optional 'super sensing', with facial recognition explored
The Information reported that Meta's 2026 glasses, codenamed Aperol and Bellini, would add an optional set of features internally called 'super sensing', running Live AI in the background for hours rather than about 30 minutes. The same report said Meta was exploring facial recognition that could remind a wearer of someone's name, and that Mark Zuckerberg had questioned whether the camera's white LED could stay off during Live AI. UploadVR carried the report the same day and credits The Information throughout.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysThe Information: Gen 3 to add optional 'super sensing', with facial recognition exploredThe Information reported that Meta's 2026 glasses, codenamed Aperol and Bellini, would add an optional set of features internally called 'super sensing', running Live AI in the background for hours rather than about 30 minutes. The same report said Meta was exploring facial recognition that could remind a wearer of someone's name, and that Mark Zuckerberg had questioned whether the camera's white LED could stay off during Live AI. UploadVR carried the report the same day and credits The Information throughout.Read the sourceUploadVR↗Event date May 8, 2025
Jun 10, 2025 · Design and hardware
Qualcomm announces the Snapdragon AR1+ chip at AWE 2025
Qualcomm unveiled the AR1+ Gen 1 at AWE 2025: 26% smaller than the original AR1, enabling thinner temples, and demoed running Meta's Llama 3.2 1B model fully on-device. Neither Qualcomm nor Meta named Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at the announcement; the pairing was press and analyst inference that followed. Qualcomm is the announcing company; 9to5Google is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysQualcomm announces the Snapdragon AR1+ chip at AWE 2025Qualcomm unveiled the AR1+ Gen 1 at AWE 2025: 26% smaller than the original AR1, enabling thinner temples, and demoed running Meta's Llama 3.2 1B model fully on-device. Neither Qualcomm nor Meta named Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at the announcement; the pairing was press and analyst inference that followed. Qualcomm is the announcing company; 9to5Google is the linked write-up.Read the source9to5Google↗Event date Jun 10, 2025
Jul 10, 2025 · Design and hardware
Aperol and Bellini renders leak
Renders sourced to ‘XR Research Institute’ showed two Gen 3 models under the codenames Aperol (sunglasses) and Bellini (prescription), both thicker than Gen 2 to fit a larger battery. Two visible lens openings were widely read by press as a dual-camera setup, though the leak itself didn't state that explicitly.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysAperol and Bellini renders leakRenders sourced to ‘XR Research Institute’ showed two Gen 3 models under the codenames Aperol (sunglasses) and Bellini (prescription), both thicker than Gen 2 to fit a larger battery. Two visible lens openings were widely read by press as a dual-camera setup, though the leak itself didn't state that explicitly.Read the source9to5Google↗Event date Jul 10, 2025
Sep 17, 2025 · Went on sale
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Ray-Ban Display launch
At Connect 2025, Meta shipped Gen 2 at $379 same-day, with up to 8-hour battery, 3K video, an upgraded 12MP camera, and Wi-Fi. The separate Ray-Ban Display, with a monocular heads-up display, launched at $799, in stores from September 30.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysRay-Ban Meta (Gen 2) and Ray-Ban Display launchAt Connect 2025, Meta shipped Gen 2 at $379 same-day, with up to 8-hour battery, 3K video, an upgraded 12MP camera, and Wi-Fi. The separate Ray-Ban Display, with a monocular heads-up display, launched at $799, in stores from September 30.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Sep 17, 2025
Dec 3, 2025 · Business move
Meta hires Apple's former design chief; reportedly cuts VR budget up to 30%
Meta hired Apple's former design chief Alan Dye to lead a new Reality Labs creative studio reporting to CTO Andrew Bosworth. The next day, Bloomberg reported Meta was cutting Horizon Worlds and VR budgets by as much as 30%, with Meta confirming it was shifting investment ‘from Metaverse toward AI glasses and Wearables.’ Bloomberg reported the compensation detail; TechCrunch is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta hires Apple's former design chief; reportedly cuts VR budget up to 30%Meta hired Apple's former design chief Alan Dye to lead a new Reality Labs creative studio reporting to CTO Andrew Bosworth. The next day, Bloomberg reported Meta was cutting Horizon Worlds and VR budgets by as much as 30%, with Meta confirming it was shifting investment ‘from Metaverse toward AI glasses and Wearables.’ Bloomberg reported the compensation detail; TechCrunch is the linked write-up.Read the sourceTechCrunch↗Event date Dec 2025
Jan 13, 2026 · Business move
Meta expands glasses manufacturing capacity, cuts Reality Labs jobs
Bloomberg reported Meta and EssilorLuxottica were in talks to double manufacturing capacity to 20 million units a year, with a possible path to 30 million, a direct response to demand outpacing supply. Eleven days later, Meta laid off roughly 1,500 people, about 10% of Reality Labs, hitting VR game studios specifically while the AI-glasses side of the division was spared — the same resource story playing out on both sides: away from VR, toward the glasses line Gen 3 belongs to.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta expands glasses manufacturing capacity, cuts Reality Labs jobsBloomberg reported Meta and EssilorLuxottica were in talks to double manufacturing capacity to 20 million units a year, with a possible path to 30 million, a direct response to demand outpacing supply. Eleven days later, Meta laid off roughly 1,500 people, about 10% of Reality Labs, hitting VR game studios specifically while the AI-glasses side of the division was spared — the same resource story playing out on both sides: away from VR, toward the glasses line Gen 3 belongs to.Read the sourceBloomberg↗Event date Jan 2026
Jan 23, 2026 · Patent dispute
Solos Technology sues Meta over the glasses' sensor stack
Solos Technology filed a patent infringement suit against Meta, Oakley, Luxottica, and EssilorLuxottica, alleging the multimodal sensing, beamforming, and sensor-fusion stack underpinning Ray-Ban Meta, including future generations, infringes its patents. Meta has not disclosed how the case might affect Gen 3's feature set or timeline.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysSolos Technology sues Meta over the glasses' sensor stackSolos Technology filed a patent infringement suit against Meta, Oakley, Luxottica, and EssilorLuxottica, alleging the multimodal sensing, beamforming, and sensor-fusion stack underpinning Ray-Ban Meta, including future generations, infringes its patents. Meta has not disclosed how the case might affect Gen 3's feature set or timeline.Read the sourceBloomberg↗Event date Jan 23, 2026
Feb 11, 2026 · Others confirmed it
EssilorLuxottica: over 7 million Meta AI glasses sold in 2025
EssilorLuxottica's FY2025 earnings call disclosed over 7 million Meta AI glasses sold in the 2025 calendar year alone, more than tripling the prior year, corroborating the demand surge behind Meta's manufacturing-capacity talks a month earlier. Figures come from EssilorLuxottica's own results commentary, reported by CNBC.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysEssilorLuxottica: over 7 million Meta AI glasses sold in 2025EssilorLuxottica's FY2025 earnings call disclosed over 7 million Meta AI glasses sold in the 2025 calendar year alone, more than tripling the prior year, corroborating the demand surge behind Meta's manufacturing-capacity talks a month earlier. Figures come from EssilorLuxottica's own results commentary, reported by CNBC.Read the sourceCNBC↗Event date Feb 11, 2026
Feb 13, 2026 · Legal and privacy
Internal Meta memo reveals ‘Name Tag’ facial recognition plans
The New York Times reported on a May 2025 internal Reality Labs memo outlining ‘Name Tag,’ an opt-in facial-recognition feature that would let Ray-Ban Meta wearers silently identify strangers and pull up their public social profiles. Originally reported by The New York Times; MacRumors is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysInternal Meta memo reveals ‘Name Tag’ facial recognition plansThe New York Times reported on a May 2025 internal Reality Labs memo outlining ‘Name Tag,’ an opt-in facial-recognition feature that would let Ray-Ban Meta wearers silently identify strangers and pull up their public social profiles. Originally reported by The New York Times; MacRumors is the linked write-up.Read the sourceMacRumors↗Event date Feb 13, 2026
Feb 25, 2026 · Legal and privacy
Swedish investigation finds Kenya contractors reviewing intimate Meta glasses footage
Göteborgs-Posten and Svenska Dagbladet's joint investigation found Sama, a Kenya-based Meta subcontractor, employed workers who reviewed video clips captured through Ray-Ban Meta glasses as part of an AI training pipeline, including footage described as bathroom visits, nudity, and other private moments captured without subjects' knowledge or consent. Workers said automatic anonymization sometimes failed to blur faces. National Law Review's later legal analysis cited the investigation alongside a federal class action, Bartone v. Meta Platforms, filed the following month.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysSwedish investigation finds Kenya contractors reviewing intimate Meta glasses footageGöteborgs-Posten and Svenska Dagbladet's joint investigation found Sama, a Kenya-based Meta subcontractor, employed workers who reviewed video clips captured through Ray-Ban Meta glasses as part of an AI training pipeline, including footage described as bathroom visits, nudity, and other private moments captured without subjects' knowledge or consent. Workers said automatic anonymization sometimes failed to blur faces. National Law Review's later legal analysis cited the investigation alongside a federal class action, Bartone v. Meta Platforms, filed the following month.Read the sourceGöteborgs-Posten↗Event date Feb 25, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 · Legal and privacy
UK ICO opens inquiry into Meta glasses footage review
The UK's Information Commissioner's Office wrote to Meta seeking information on its data-protection compliance after the Swedish investigation, calling the claims that contractors could view intimate footage concerning and saying smart glasses should put users in control with appropriate transparency.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysUK ICO opens inquiry into Meta glasses footage reviewThe UK's Information Commissioner's Office wrote to Meta seeking information on its data-protection compliance after the Swedish investigation, calling the claims that contractors could view intimate footage concerning and saying smart glasses should put users in control with appropriate transparency.Read the sourceBBC↗Event date Mar 4, 2026
Mar 5, 2026 · Legal and privacy
US class-action sues Meta over glasses footage review
A proposed US class-action accused Meta of misleading users about the privacy of its AI glasses, alleging camera footage was sent to a Kenya-based subcontractor for manual review without users' knowledge. The suit followed the Swedish newspapers' investigation.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysUS class-action sues Meta over glasses footage reviewA proposed US class-action accused Meta of misleading users about the privacy of its AI glasses, alleging camera footage was sent to a Kenya-based subcontractor for manual review without users' knowledge. The suit followed the Swedish newspapers' investigation.Read the sourceEngadget↗Event date Mar 5, 2026
Mar 27, 2026 · Turned out to be wrong
FCC filings for ‘Blazer’ and ‘Scriber’ misread as Gen 3
FCC filings for two new models, Blazer (RW7001) and Scriber (RW7002), spread through tech media with some outlets speculating they were Gen 3 hardware. They weren't: Meta announced them March 31 as Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, $499 Gen 2 prescription frames that reached stores April 14. Meta's FCC filings are the underlying document; Winbuzzer is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysFCC filings for ‘Blazer’ and ‘Scriber’ misread as Gen 3FCC filings for two new models, Blazer (RW7001) and Scriber (RW7002), spread through tech media with some outlets speculating they were Gen 3 hardware. They weren't: Meta announced them March 31 as Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, $499 Gen 2 prescription frames that reached stores April 14. Meta's FCC filings are the underlying document; Winbuzzer is the linked write-up.Read the sourceWinbuzzer↗Event date Mar 2026
Apr 13, 2026 · Legal and privacy
ACLU and 75 groups demand Meta cancel Name Tag
A coalition of 75 organizations led by the ACLU sent an open letter demanding Meta cancel Name Tag outright, calling facial-recognition eyewear ‘a red line society must not cross.’ EPIC separately petitioned the FTC and state attorneys general to block any rollout.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysACLU and 75 groups demand Meta cancel Name TagA coalition of 75 organizations led by the ACLU sent an open letter demanding Meta cancel Name Tag outright, calling facial-recognition eyewear ‘a red line society must not cross.’ EPIC separately petitioned the FTC and state attorneys general to block any rollout.Read the sourceACLU↗Event date Apr 13, 2026
May 12, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Zuckerberg's Instagram tease confirms Connect 2026 for September 23-24
Zuckerberg posted an Instagram image of a new pair of glasses on a table, timed to double as Meta's confirmation that Connect 2026 would run September 23-24 in Menlo Park, the venue widely expected to host Gen 3's reveal.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysZuckerberg's Instagram tease confirms Connect 2026 for September 23-24Zuckerberg posted an Instagram image of a new pair of glasses on a table, timed to double as Meta's confirmation that Connect 2026 would run September 23-24 in Menlo Park, the venue widely expected to host Gen 3's reveal.Read the sourceRoad to VR↗Event date May 12, 2026
Jun 1, 2026 · Others confirmed it
Meta reportedly planning up to four new glasses in 2026, beyond Gen 3
The Information reported Meta was planning as many as four additional glasses models in 2026, codenamed Modelo, Luna, an RBM2 Refresh, and Mojito VIP, plus an AI pendant, targeting 10 million wearables sold in the second half of the year. None of the four is Gen 3, which The Information described as a separate, untitled product tied to the Connect keynote — but the scale of the surrounding lineup underscored how central glasses had become to Meta's roadmap. Originally reported by The Information; 9to5Google is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta reportedly planning up to four new glasses in 2026, beyond Gen 3The Information reported Meta was planning as many as four additional glasses models in 2026, codenamed Modelo, Luna, an RBM2 Refresh, and Mojito VIP, plus an AI pendant, targeting 10 million wearables sold in the second half of the year. None of the four is Gen 3, which The Information described as a separate, untitled product tied to the Connect keynote — but the scale of the surrounding lineup underscored how central glasses had become to Meta's roadmap. Originally reported by The Information; 9to5Google is the linked write-up.Read the source9to5Google↗Event date Jun 1, 2026
Jun 4, 2026 · Legal and privacy
WIRED and EFF find dormant Name Tag code; Meta pulls it within a day
WIRED and EFF's Threat Lab discovered dormant Name Tag code already deployed inside the Meta AI app on Gen 2 glasses, storing biometric faceprints as 2,048-number arrays, and activated it in debug mode to prove it worked. Meta removed the code within 24 hours; spokesperson Ryan Daniels said no final decision had been made on the feature, while Andy Stone separately called the story ‘advocacy-driven clickbait’ on X. Joint finding: EFF Threat Lab's analysis, reported alongside WIRED.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysWIRED and EFF find dormant Name Tag code; Meta pulls it within a dayWIRED and EFF's Threat Lab discovered dormant Name Tag code already deployed inside the Meta AI app on Gen 2 glasses, storing biometric faceprints as 2,048-number arrays, and activated it in debug mode to prove it worked. Meta removed the code within 24 hours; spokesperson Ryan Daniels said no final decision had been made on the feature, while Andy Stone separately called the story ‘advocacy-driven clickbait’ on X. Joint finding: EFF Threat Lab's analysis, reported alongside WIRED.Read the sourceEFF↗Event date Jun 2026
Jun 4, 2026 · Legal and privacy
Modding community bypasses the recording indicator LED; Pennsylvania moves to criminalize it
BGR reported a wave of paid mod services physically disabling Ray-Ban Meta's recording indicator LED, citing WSJ's Joanna Stern, who found ads for the service in 30 states. Pennsylvania introduced House Bill 2603 on June 4, 2026, referred to committee the next day, which would criminalize manufacturing, selling, or recording with smart glasses lacking a functional indicator light. The bill remained in committee as of this writing.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysModding community bypasses the recording indicator LED; Pennsylvania moves to criminalize itBGR reported a wave of paid mod services physically disabling Ray-Ban Meta's recording indicator LED, citing WSJ's Joanna Stern, who found ads for the service in 30 states. Pennsylvania introduced House Bill 2603 on June 4, 2026, referred to committee the next day, which would criminalize manufacturing, selling, or recording with smart glasses lacking a functional indicator light. The bill remained in committee as of this writing.Read the sourceBGR↗Event date Jun 2026
Jul 1, 2026 · Business move
Conversation Focus rate-limited to 3 hours a month for free users
Meta quietly capped Conversation Focus, which isolates a speaker's voice in loud environments, at 3 hours a month for free users; Meta One Premium subscribers ($20/month) get 15 hours. The change surfaced via Meta's help-center pages rather than an announcement. Meta confirmed the change; Engadget is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysConversation Focus rate-limited to 3 hours a month for free usersMeta quietly capped Conversation Focus, which isolates a speaker's voice in loud environments, at 3 hours a month for free users; Meta One Premium subscribers ($20/month) get 15 hours. The change surfaced via Meta's help-center pages rather than an announcement. Meta confirmed the change; Engadget is the linked write-up.Read the sourceEngadget↗Event date Jul 2026
Jul 1, 2026 · Legal and privacy
New York State bans smart glasses from all 1,240 courthouses statewide
Corroborated across 4 independent outlets; memo obtained directly by Bloomberg Law and Gizmodo. Applies to smart glasses generically, not Meta-specific - also listed on meta-glasses. Corroborated across four outlets; the memo was obtained directly by Bloomberg Law and Gizmodo. GovTech is the linked write-up.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysNew York State bans smart glasses from all 1,240 courthouses statewideCorroborated across 4 independent outlets; memo obtained directly by Bloomberg Law and Gizmodo. Applies to smart glasses generically, not Meta-specific - also listed on meta-glasses. Corroborated across four outlets; the memo was obtained directly by Bloomberg Law and Gizmodo. GovTech is the linked write-up.Read the sourceGovTech↗Event date Jul 1, 2026
Jul 7, 2026 · Legal and privacy
Meta adds auto-disable-camera response to the LED-tampering controversy
Meta said in a blog post that its glasses will now disable the camera if the recording indicator LED is detected as physically tampered with or destroyed, extending an existing safeguard that previously only blocked the camera while the light was covered. The change starts with Meta's second-generation glasses onward. Meta also said it is removing marketplace listings for LED-tampering mod services and pursuing legal action against sellers.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta adds auto-disable-camera response to the LED-tampering controversyMeta said in a blog post that its glasses will now disable the camera if the recording indicator LED is detected as physically tampered with or destroyed, extending an existing safeguard that previously only blocked the camera while the light was covered. The change starts with Meta's second-generation glasses onward. Meta also said it is removing marketplace listings for LED-tampering mod services and pursuing legal action against sellers.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Jul 7, 2026
Jul 8, 2026 · Legal and privacy
Meta reportedly testing an always-on ‘super sensing’ AI mode with no recording light
The Financial Times reported Meta is testing a prototype of ‘super sensing’ AI glasses that would “continuously record audio while taking photos every few seconds”, letting a wearer ask the AI what it saw or heard. One proposed system would not store the raw footage and audio at all: metadata would be extracted from it and uploaded for Meta’s AI to query. Meta is also discussing whether that data could train its models, and the features could reach existing glasses through a software update. Executives are planning not to light the LED while super sensing is active, though the FT notes those plans could still change. The FT names no prototype — the codenames Aperol and Bellini come from The Information’s May 2025 report, and Meta’s May 2026 internal memo lists a separate ‘SSG’ prototype, so which device this is remains unresolved.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta reportedly testing an always-on ‘super sensing’ AI mode with no recording lightThe Financial Times reported Meta is testing a prototype of ‘super sensing’ AI glasses that would “continuously record audio while taking photos every few seconds”, letting a wearer ask the AI what it saw or heard. One proposed system would not store the raw footage and audio at all: metadata would be extracted from it and uploaded for Meta’s AI to query. Meta is also discussing whether that data could train its models, and the features could reach existing glasses through a software update. Executives are planning not to light the LED while super sensing is active, though the FT notes those plans could still change. The FT names no prototype — the codenames Aperol and Bellini come from The Information’s May 2025 report, and Meta’s May 2026 internal memo lists a separate ‘SSG’ prototype, so which device this is remains unresolved.Read the sourceFinancial Times↗Event date Jul 2026
Jul 25, 2026 · Business move
After backlash, Meta pauses the Conversation Focus rate limit
Three weeks after quietly capping Conversation Focus at three hours a month, Meta paused the plan. Spokesperson Tyler Yee said “we heard the feedback so we’re pausing its subscription tests for now,” adding that the feature “will remain available for free through our Early Access Program for early testers while we work on a better approach.” The company did not rule out charging later, saying some premium features will be subscription-based over time. The cap had drawn criticism because the feature runs on-device, so it costs Meta nothing to serve, and is used by people who are hard of hearing.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysAfter backlash, Meta pauses the Conversation Focus rate limitThree weeks after quietly capping Conversation Focus at three hours a month, Meta paused the plan. Spokesperson Tyler Yee said “we heard the feedback so we’re pausing its subscription tests for now,” adding that the feature “will remain available for free through our Early Access Program for early testers while we work on a better approach.” The company did not rule out charging later, saying some premium features will be subscription-based over time. The cap had drawn criticism because the feature runs on-device, so it costs Meta nothing to serve, and is used by people who are hard of hearing.Read the sourceThe Verge↗Event date Jul 25, 2026
Sep 23, 2026 · Announced
Meta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at Connect
Meta dated Connect for September 23 and 24, 2026, without naming the glasses it would show. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 was unveiled there on September 23 and went on sale the same day.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysMeta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at ConnectMeta dated Connect for September 23 and 24, 2026, without naming the glasses it would show. Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 was unveiled there on September 23 and went on sale the same day.Read the sourceMeta↗Event date Sep 2026
At a glance
CURRENT MODELRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)PREVIOUS MODELMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2
Camera
12MPWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysCamera12MPSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
12MPWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysCamera12MPSee the sourceRay-Ban (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Device battery
Up to 9 hrsWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysDevice batteryUp to 9 hrsSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
8 hrsWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysDevice battery8 hrsSee the sourceMeta↗Date recorded Jul 15, 2026
Works with
iOS 18.6+ / Android 15+Why we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysWorks withiOS 18.6+ / Android 15+See the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
iOS & Android
Display
NoWhere this came fromReported9to5Google reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysDisplayNoRead the report9to5Google↗Date recorded Jul 13, 2026
NoWhy we say thisConfirmedPCMag says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysDisplayNoSee the sourcePCMag↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Price
The starting list price, not a temporary sale price. It is usually the first thing that rules a product in or out.
From $449
From $379
Case battery
Both list the same runtime on the frames, so the charging case is where the endurance difference actually is.
Up to 50 hrs extra from the case
+48 hrsWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysCase battery+48 hrsSee the sourceMeta↗Date recorded Jul 15, 2026
Weight
Weight decides all-day comfort. Exact and approximate figures stay labeled as the makers state them.
51.5g (Standard)Why we say thisConfirmedMeta says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysWeight51.5g (Standard)See the sourceMeta↗Date recorded Sep 24, 202653.8g (Large)
~50gWhere this came fromReportedPCMag reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysWeight~50gRead the reportPCMag↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Frame choice
Frame shape and size decide whether they suit your face, and it is the hardest thing to change after buying.
Aviator, Zena (cat-eye), WayfarerWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysFrame choiceAviator, Zena (cat-eye), WayfarerSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 202627 combinations
Wayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber OpticsWhere this came fromReportedMeta reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysFrame choiceWayfarer, Skyler, Headliner, Blayzer Optics, Scriber OpticsRead the reportMeta↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026150+ combinations
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Auto-tint lenses
Unknown
Transitions lenses (+$80 option)Why we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysAuto-tint lensesTransitions lenses (+$80 option)See the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Camera-free option
NoWhere this came fromReportedDymesty reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysCamera-free optionNoRead the reportDymesty↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
NoWhere this came fromReportedMeta (official) reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysCamera-free optionNoRead the reportMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Video
Camera hardware changes what you can capture and which visual features are possible.
3K Ultra HDWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysVideo3K Ultra HDSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
3K at 30fpsWhere this came fromReportedRay-Ban (official) reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysVideo3K at 30fpsRead the reportRay-Ban (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Connectivity
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other connections determine what the device can work with.
Wi-Fi 6Why we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysConnectivityWi-Fi 6See the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3Why we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysConnectivityBluetooth 5.3See the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026Wi-Fi 6
Frame partner
The eyewear partner decides the styles, the shops and where you get them fitted.
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysFrame partnerEssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
EssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanWhere this came fromReportedWikipedia reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysFrame partnerEssilorLuxottica / Ray-BanRead the reportWikipedia↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Hands-free capture
Customizable action button + voiceWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysHands-free captureCustomizable action button + voiceSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
Capture button + voice ('Hey Meta')Why we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysHands-free captureCapture button + voice ('Hey Meta')See the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Microphones
More microphones is usually how a device picks your voice out of a noisy room.
6-mic arrayWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysMicrophones6-mic arraySee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
5-mic (standard) / 6-mic (Optics frames)Why we say thisConfirmedUploadVR says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysMicrophones5-mic (standard) / 6-mic (Optics frames)See the sourceUploadVR↗Date recorded Jul 13, 2026
Walking directions
Unknown
Audio turn-by-turn walking directions (driving pushed to phone)Why we say thisConfirmedMeta Help (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysWalking directionsAudio turn-by-turn walking directions (driving pushed to phone)See the sourceMeta Help (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Open-ear speakers
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysOpen-ear speakersYesSee the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 20262 open-ear speakers
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom (about.fb.com) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysOpen-ear speakersYesSee the sourceMeta Newsroom (about.fb.com)↗Date recorded Jul 13, 20262x open-ear speakers
Prescription lenses
For glasses, prescription support can decide whether the product is usable at all.
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysPrescription lensesYesSee the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026prescription lenses available
Via LensCrafters & Sunglass HutWhere this came fromReportedLensCrafters reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysPrescription lensesVia LensCrafters & Sunglass HutRead the reportLensCrafters↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Ongoing cost
Some products need a membership after you buy the hardware.
OptionalWhy we say thisConfirmedBBC News says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysOngoing costOptionalSee the sourceBBC News↗Date recorded Jul 12, 2026$19.99/mo
OptionalWhy we say thisConfirmedThe Verge says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysOngoing costOptionalSee the sourceThe Verge↗Date recorded Jul 12, 2026$19.99/mo
Live translation
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLive translationYesSee the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026Meta AI translation
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom (about.fb.com) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLive translationYesSee the sourceMeta Newsroom (about.fb.com)↗Date recorded Jul 13, 2026
AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysAIYesSee the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026ask Meta AI about what you see
Unknown
Visual AI
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Look and ask Meta AI (carried, improved 'super sensing')Where this came fromReportedUploadVR reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysVisual AILook and ask Meta AI (carried, improved 'super sensing')Read the reportUploadVR↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Look and ask Meta AI about what you seeWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysVisual AILook and ask Meta AI about what you seeSee the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Water resistance
Water resistance matters for workouts, showers, swimming and everyday accidents.
Unknown
IPX4Why we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysWater resistanceIPX4See the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Sep 23, 2026
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Processor
The processor affects speed, efficiency and which features the device can support.
AR1 next genWhere this came fromReportedUploadVR reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysProcessorAR1 next genRead the reportUploadVR↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1Why we say thisConfirmedQualcomm says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysProcessorSnapdragon AR1 Gen 1See the sourceQualcomm↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
AI platform
AI features vary from simple voice help to camera-based assistants.
Meta AIWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysAI platformMeta AISee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Meta AIWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysAI platformMeta AISee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Ar capable
Display size and type affect what you can see and how the product feels to use.
NoWhere this came fromReportedVR Wave reported this. It is not officially confirmed.What it saysAr capableNoRead the reportVR Wave↗Date recorded Jul 13, 2026
No
Controls
Unknown
NoWhy we say thisConfirmedPCMag says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysControlsNoSee the sourcePCMag↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026touchpad + voice
Recording indicator
Capture LED shows when photos or video are being takenWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysRecording indicatorCapture LED shows when photos or video are being takenSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026
Capture LEDWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysRecording indicatorCapture LEDSee the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Livestream
Not listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreamingWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLivestreamNot listed in Meta's Gen 3 specs (Meta's store page mentions livestreamingSee the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 12, 2026its help page names Gen 1 only)
No (Gen 1 onlyWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLivestreamNo (Gen 1 onlySee the sourceMeta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026per Meta)
Lens sunglasses
Yes
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLens sunglassesYesSee the sourceMeta↗Date recorded Jul 15, 2026
Lens optical
Yes
YesWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysLens opticalYesSee the sourceRay-Ban (official)↗Date recorded Jul 12, 2026
Sport
No
No
Model choice
Unknown
NoWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban/Meta (official) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysModel choiceNoSee the sourceRay-Ban/Meta (official)↗Date recorded Jul 12, 2026locked to Meta AI
Software
Software affects apps, updates and how well the device fits your other products.
MetaWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysSoftwareMetaSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
MetaWhy we say thisConfirmedMeta Newsroom says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysSoftwareMetaSee the sourceMeta Newsroom↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Camera focus
Unknown
fixed focusWhy we say thisConfirmedarXiv (Meta) says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysCamera focusfixed focusSee the sourcearXiv (Meta)↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026
Phone needed
Some products work on their own while others depend on a companion phone.
NoWhy we say thisConfirmedRay-Ban says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysPhone neededNoSee the sourceRay-Ban↗Date recorded Sep 24, 2026phone and Meta AI app required
NoWhy we say thisConfirmedPCMag says this. iDevice checked the exact words on that page.What it saysPhone neededNoSee the sourcePCMag↗Date recorded Jul 11, 2026phone required
Buying decision
Fine to buy
Meta
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
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Just came out
It came out September 23, 2026, and new products rarely go on sale this soon.
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No new model soon
We don't expect a newer model soon, so there's no reason to wait for one.
About Meta
Meta builds Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta smart glasses with EssilorLuxottica, along with the Quest line of mixed reality headsets.
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Our advice comes from the price, the price history and whether a newer model is coming. It never depends on who pays us.
Meta announced Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) at Connect and put it on sale the same day, with prices starting at $449.
Should I buy the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3)?
No reason to wait, and no deal to chase. The Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) came out Sep 23, 2026, and its best price today is $449 at Meta. For a model this new, iDevice's advice is to buy it if you want it, not to wait for a drop. Price checked Oct. 14, 2026. See the full answer
Does Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 have a display?
No. Gen 3 keeps the camera, speakers and Meta AI without a screen. Meta's glasses with a display are the separate Meta Ray-Ban Display.
What camera does Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 have?
Gen 3 has a 12 MP camera and records 3K Ultra HD video. Meta has not compared it with any phone camera.
How many Ray-Ban Meta glasses has Meta sold?
Meta and EssilorLuxottica have sold more than 10 million AI glasses across the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta partnership, per an UploadVR report this month.
What are the Scriber and Blayzer model names?
Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics are Ray-Ban Meta glasses built for prescription lenses. Meta launched them in March 2026 as Gen 2 styles, from $499. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3), announced in September 2026, comes in Aviator, Zena and Wayfarer styles.
Will Meta Ray-Ban Gen 3 have facial recognition?
Unknown. WIRED and EFF found facial-recognition code inside the Meta AI companion app. It was never exposed to consumers, and Meta removed it four days after the report, following public scrutiny. No facial recognition has shipped on any Ray-Ban Meta product, and Meta has not said whether the feature will return.
What is the difference between Meta Glasses and Ray-Ban Meta?
Two different things share that name. "Meta Glasses Gen 3" is just what people call Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3, the third generation of Meta's glasses made with Ray-Ban. Meta Glasses is also a real separate line (Fury, Adventurer, and Starfire by Kylie Jenner) that launched June 23, 2026 under Meta's own brand without Ray-Ban branding, though EssilorLuxottica still manufactures it. If someone says Meta Glasses Gen 3 they almost always mean the Ray-Ban line.
Is Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 out yet?
Yes. Meta announced Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) at Connect and it is on sale now, with prices starting at $449.
Is there a new Ray-Ban Meta coming out?
Yes, it is already out. Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) went on sale at Connect from $449, and Meta also announced Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first audio glasses.
Using it
Can I get prescription lenses?
Yes, you can. The frames can be glazed to your prescription.
How good is the camera?
It shoots on a 12MP main camera.
What does it cost?
It costs $449. That is the list price.
Do I need a subscription?
No, there is no subscription. Meta says there is no monthly fee or subscription for Ray-Ban Meta glasses. Meta One Premium, $19.99 a month, is a separate paid plan for Meta AI and Meta's apps.
Does it work with my phone?
Yes, it works with an iPhone or an Android phone.
How much storage does it have?
It comes with 32GB of storage.
How heavy is it?
It weighs 51.5g to 53.8g. The weight varies by size or finish.
Does it work without my phone?
No, it needs your phone.
What video can it shoot?
It shoots 3K.
Which AI assistant does it use?
It uses Meta AI.
Does it do AR?
No, it does not do AR. Nothing is drawn over what you see.
Can I get sunglass or clear lenses?
You can have either. It is sold as sunglasses and with clear lenses.
Whose frames are they?
They are made with EssilorLuxottica and Ray-Ban. More than one frame maker is involved.
How many styles can I choose from?
There are 3 frames to choose from. 27 combinations once you pick a colour and a lens.
Can people tell when it is recording?
Yes, a light comes on. People around you can see when the camera is running.
Can it translate?
Yes, it can translate.
Does it have a screen?
No, it has no screen.
Can I hear it without earbuds?
Yes, it has open-ear speakers that play out loud.
Can it see and answer questions about what I am looking at?
Yes, it can see what you are looking at and answer about it.
List price: From $449. Current price we last read at Meta: $449, October 14, 2026.About this sourceSource linkedYou can read the source. We haven't checked its exact wording.What it saysHow much does the Ray-Ban Meta cost?List price: From $449. Current price we last read at Meta: $449, October 14, 2026.Read the sourceabout.fb.com↗
On paper, Alibaba's new glasses beat the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) on camera resolution and battery, and they add eye tracking that can confirm Alipay payments. The specs are Alibaba's and haven't been tested yet.
If you want Meta's glasses without a camera on your face, the $349 Audio pair is lighter on the nose and lasts longer than the camera models. Just don't expect its button to answer calls.
You give up photos, video and anything that needs the camera to see. In return the frame is lighter and Meta rates it three hours longer on a charge than Gen 3.
Meta launched the third Ray-Ban Meta at Connect. It costs $449, runs an hour longer at 9 hours, adds Aviator and Zena frames and a six-mic array, and keeps the same 12MP camera.
Meta's FDA-cleared Hearing Enhancement comes to supported Meta Glasses later this year for mild to moderate hearing loss. It costs $149 once or comes with Meta One, with a 30-day free trial.
A leaked setup screen lets you swap Meta AI for Muse and lists navigation, Shazam and Strava as coming. A second find shows a Meta Pay wallet built for the agent.
Meta's biggest glasses event comes after a year of complaints about people being filmed in secret, and a camera-free pair looks like its clearest answer. None of it is official until the keynote.
The Information reports Meta is preparing a pair of smart glasses with no camera, codenamed Luna, possibly unveiled at Connect next week with shipments targeted for October. It keeps six microphones, speakers and a side button for Meta AI.
ZuckOff listens for the Bluetooth broadcasts of Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Snap Spectacles and flags a pair in the room. WIRED reports it can't tell whether they are recording.
A proposed class action says Meta's dormant NameTag feature could match faces seen through its glasses against Facebook and Instagram photos, citing Meta's own patents.
Zuckoff reads the Bluetooth signals smart glasses broadcast and estimates how close a pair is. Its developer wants glasses makers to adopt the kind of alert phones already give for stray trackers.
The bans arriving on both sides of the Atlantic are written about carrying the glasses, not about switching them on. Meta's recording light has no answer to that.
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CURRENT MODELRay-Ban Meta (Gen 3)
PREVIOUS MODELMeta Ray-Ban Gen 2
