Leaked promo teases Meta's smart glasses with heads-up display

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Ahead of Meta's Connect event this week, the company's long-rumoured smart glasses with a heads-up display have been leaked in a promo video shot by the company itself. According to UploadVR, the clip appeared briefly on Meta's YouTube channel.

Reportedly developed under the codename Hypernova, the glasses are expected to launch under the Ray-Ban brand. In line with existing rumours, the leaked video shows a display on the right lens that allows you to interact with Meta AI, translate signs, and navigate maps. The screen doesn't appear to be visible from the outside.

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Google's Android XR wearable platform to get fashionable boost with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster

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Google is stepping up its smart glasses game with a focus on style, announcing partnerships with eyewear giants Warby Parker and Gentle Monster for its Android XR platform. The move revealed at the company's I/O developer conference signals a clear strategy to create smart glasses that consumers will actually want to wear, echoing the approach taken by Meta with its successful Ray-Ban smart glasses.

The collaborations highlight Google's commitment to aesthetics this time around. Warby Parker, known for its trendy and accessible eyewear, suggests a focus on versatile, everyday designs. Meanwhile, the partnership with Gentle Monster, a popular Korean brand favoured by celebrities and Gen Z for its bold and edgy styles, indicates that Android XR will also cater to more fashion-forward consumers.

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Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses go high fashion with Coperni Limited Edition pair

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Ray-Ban and Coperni have teamed up to launch a limited-edition version of the Meta smart glasses, unveiled at Paris Fashion Week. The Ray-Ban Meta x Coperni Limited Edition glasses feature a translucent frame, grey mirrored lenses, and the Coperni logo, offering a high-fashion take on the classic Wayfarer design.

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Meta Ray-Ban sales hit 2 million, production to expand significantly

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Meta and EssilorLuxottica have announced that two million pairs of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been sold since their October 2023 launch. This figure, revealed by EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri, excludes sales of the original Ray-Ban Stories released in 2021.

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