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These AI smart glasses are giving me a feature I’ve been desperate for the Meta Ray-Bans to get since launch Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Goodbye, Spectacles – reimagined Snap Specs now set to launch in 2026 with a ton of new features and OpenAI and Gemini integration Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Forget Ray-ban – Meta’s next smart glasses just got a surprise launch date and an exciting new partner Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Meta's mixed reality glasses make my Meta Quest 3 look like a boulder Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Meta's next wearables announcement might include a smartwatch for its smart glasses Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality The next Meta smart glasses might have a much more sensible launch price Hamish Hector 18 August 2025 Meta's glasses with a display look close to materializing When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Oakley / Meta) Meta's next smart glasses might cost $800 (£590 / AU$1,230) That's much lower than the previous rumored price of over $1,000 We'll know more at Meta Connect in September Meta’s next-gen smart glasses might not be as expensive as was originally feared, as new rumors point to them costing $800 instead of starting at over $1,000. That’s according to details shared by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman on social media, who said, “Meta’s first smart glasses with a display coming in September will now be priced from $800,” adding that this pricing change comes from Meta being open to accepting lower margins to boost early demand. While rumors should always be taken with a pinch of salt, Gurman’s insider info is often reliable, and this would fit Meta’s usual strategy. Just look at its affordably-priced Meta Quest 2 and Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which both sold like hotcakes. You may like You can finally preorder the Oakley Meta smart glasses, but there's a catch I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous Finally! These AI smart glasses are giving me a feature I’ve been desperate for the Meta Ray-Bans to get since launch It’s interesting to note that $800 is also just the rumored starting point. Just like the Ray-Ban and Oakley smart specs we have already, Meta is expected to charge more for different styles and prescription lenses. Hopefully, this won’t mean transition lenses cost too much more. (Image credit: Meta) I love my Ray-Ban smart specs, but only since I got a pair with transition lenses that can shift between shaded and clear, as it lets me use them indoors and outside, no matter the weather. My completely shaded pair were good, but nowhere near as versatile. We’ll have to wait and see what Meta announces at Connect in just under a month to find out precisely what its plans are, and also what it’ll charge outside the US. While exchange rates would peg the glasses at somewhere around £590 / AU$1,230, Meta doesn’t directly follow these rates in its price conversions. As we’ve seen with its previous tech, its UK and Australian releases typically cost more than their equivalent to the US price. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. But a lower price than was previously anticipated would be fantastic news. Not only for making the tech more accessible, but also to feel more worthwhile, as while I’m sure a screen will be useful, I have yet to be convinced it would be enough of a game-changer to warrant such a large price increase. You might also like Vive’s new smart glasses look like real Meta Ray-Ban beaters, but there’s a major catch These smart glasses promise to remember your life better than you can, and we simply aren’t ready for these next-gen wearables 4 key changes Meta is making with its Oakley smart glasses to make them stand out from the Ray-Ban AI specs See more Computing News Hamish Hector Social Links Navigation Senior Staff Writer, News Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. You can finally preorder the Oakley Meta smart glasses, but there's a catch I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous Finally! 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