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Meta Announces New Smart Eyewear and Horizon TV at Connect 2025

Meta Announces New Smart Eyewear and Horizon TV at Connect 2025

At Meta Connect 2025, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced three new smart‑eyewear models and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets. The lineup includes the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta glasses, the athlete‑focused Oakley Meta Vanguard, and the first AR‑enabled Meta Ray‑Ban Display, which pairs with an EMG wristband. Horizon TV will consolidate streaming services like Disney+, Prime Video and Peacock within the Quest ecosystem. The announcements highlight improved battery life, upgraded camera specs, and new software features aimed at both everyday users and sport enthusiasts.

Meta Expands Smart Glasses Lineup with New Ray‑Ban Display, Oakley Vanguard, and Ray‑Ban Gen 2 Models

Meta Expands Smart Glasses Lineup with New Ray‑Ban Display, Oakley Vanguard, and Ray‑Ban Gen 2 Models

Meta unveiled three new smart‑glass offerings: the Ray‑Ban Display with a built‑in lens display and Neural Band wrist controller, the Oakley Meta Vanguard aimed at action‑sports users with a 12‑megapixel ultrawide camera and louder speakers, and the second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta that adds a higher‑resolution camera and longer battery life. All models integrate Meta’s AI assistant and aim to bring augmented‑reality experiences to everyday wear, with pricing ranging from $379 to $799 and availability beginning in the United States.

Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses Target Active Users

Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses Target Active Users

Oakley and Meta have introduced the Vanguard smart glasses, a sport‑focused redesign of earlier Ray‑Ban Meta models. Featuring Oakley’s PRIZM lenses, a wider 122‑degree camera, IP67 water and sweat resistance, and integration with Strava and Garmin, the glasses aim to combine sunglasses, audio, and video capture for athletes. The device includes swappable nose pads, an action button for quick recording, and a LED heart‑rate zone indicator. Early feedback from elite athletes such as cyclists and football players has been positive, and the product is now available for preorder with shipments slated for later this year.

Meta Unveils Hyperscape: Quest Headsets Capture Real‑World Spaces for VR

Meta Unveils Hyperscape: Quest Headsets Capture Real‑World Spaces for VR

Meta is rolling out a new feature called Hyperscape that lets users capture real‑world rooms with a Quest 3 or Quest 3S headset and turn them into photorealistic VR environments. The beta Hyperscape Capture app creates a digital replica that can be explored privately, with plans to allow shared private links soon. The technology was first demonstrated at Connect 2024 and further showcased at Connect 2025, where prescanned rooms—including a replica of Gordon Ramsay’s home kitchen—were explored. A brief hands‑on demo highlighted a three‑minute scan process and cloud‑based processing before the virtual space becomes viewable.

Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3S Enable Home‑to‑VR Scans with Hyperscape Capture

Meta’s Quest 3 and Quest 3S Enable Home‑to‑VR Scans with Hyperscape Capture

Meta unveiled Hyperscape Capture, a new app for Quest 3 and Quest 3S that lets users turn their living spaces into static 3D VR environments. Using the headset’s built‑in cameras and a Gaussian‑splatting technique, the app creates detailed scans in minutes that can be viewed privately on the device. First shown at Meta Connect, the feature signals Meta’s push to blend affordable VR hardware with advanced spatial capture, and hints at future integration with Horizon Worlds for shared virtual visits.

Meta Unveils Ray‑Ban Display Glasses Paired with Neural Wristband

Meta Unveils Ray‑Ban Display Glasses Paired with Neural Wristband

Meta introduced a new version of its Ray‑Ban smart glasses that feature a single‑eye color display, transition lenses, and a six‑hour mixed‑use battery. The glasses are sold for $799 and come with a neural wristband that reads subtle wrist‑muscle signals to enable pinch, swipe and twist gestures. The system runs on Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi‑Fi 6, supports limited prescription inserts, and offers Meta‑focused apps such as messaging, live captioning, navigation and AI‑driven assistance. While the hardware marks a tangible step toward everyday augmented‑reality wearables, its limited field of view, single‑eye display and modest app ecosystem suggest a work‑in‑progress.

Waymo Accelerates Robotaxi Expansion Across U.S. Cities and Into Tokyo

Waymo Accelerates Robotaxi Expansion Across U.S. Cities and Into Tokyo

Waymo is rapidly extending its driverless ride‑hailing service to a growing list of U.S. markets and its first overseas location. New partnerships with Lyft, Avis Budget Group, Moove and Japanese taxi firms are set to bring autonomous vehicles to additional urban centers, while the company continues to develop its next‑generation self‑driving technology. The rollout includes both fully autonomous operations in several cities and mixed fleets that combine driver‑less and manually operated vehicles as Waymo refines its capabilities for diverse weather and road conditions.

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Apple Intelligence, the AI suite embedded in the latest iOS, iPadOS, and macOS releases, can be disabled entirely or fine‑tuned feature by feature. Users can manage the setting in the device’s Settings app, control storage impact, and adjust permissions through Screen Time. Surveys show mixed interest in AI features, with many users opting out. The guide explains how to locate the Apple Intelligence toggle, turn off specific tools like Image Playground, Genmoji, and message summaries, and manage related options such as Writing Tools and the ChatGPT Extension.

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Debut with Exclusive Best Buy Demo Program

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Debut with Exclusive Best Buy Demo Program

Meta unveiled its Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses at Meta Connect 2025, positioning them as a significant step forward from earlier wearable attempts. Priced at $799, the devices combine a classic Ray‑Ban look with video, photo, call, translation, navigation and notification capabilities. Shipping begins on September 30, but purchases are limited to customers who first schedule a hands‑on demo at a Best Buy location. More than 300 U.S. stores will host demos starting October 3, with an online scheduler that matches shoppers to nearby stores. The program also offers prescription options and post‑demo follow‑up.

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Offer Subtle AR Experience

Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Offer Subtle AR Experience

Meta’s new Ray‑Ban Display Glasses combine stylish frames with a hidden waveguide display, a wrist‑worn neural band for gesture control, and deep Meta AI integration. The glasses show notifications, video, photos, calls, navigation and real‑time translation directly in the wearer’s line of sight while remaining virtually invisible to onlookers. They support a limited set of hand gestures, voice commands, and a 12‑MP camera, and offer up to six hours of use with an additional 24‑hour boost from the charging case. Early impressions suggest a significant step forward for consumer‑focused augmented‑reality eyewear.

Meta Unveils Oakley Vanguard Smart Glasses as Athletic Upgrade Over HSTN Model

Meta Unveils Oakley Vanguard Smart Glasses as Athletic Upgrade Over HSTN Model

Meta introduced the Oakley Vanguard smart glasses, positioning them as a sport‑focused evolution of the earlier HSTN glasses. The Vanguard features a visor‑style design, louder speakers, higher dust‑ and water‑resistance (IP67 versus IPX4), interchangeable lenses, and deeper integration with fitness platforms like Garmin and Strava via Meta AI. While the HSTN glasses remain aimed at casual wearers with a Wayfarer‑like look, the Vanguard targets cyclists, skiers, runners and other athletes who need robust durability and real‑time health data. Pricing starts higher for the Vanguard, reflecting its advanced hardware and software capabilities.

Meta Ray‑Ban Gen 2 AI Glasses Offer Improved Battery, Camera and AI Features

Meta Ray‑Ban Gen 2 AI Glasses Offer Improved Battery, Camera and AI Features

Meta's second‑generation Ray‑Ban smart glasses bring notable upgrades, including an 8‑hour mixed‑use battery life, a 12MP ultrawide camera capable of 3K video, and refined AI functions powered by Qualcomm processors. The frames retain the classic Ray‑Ban look while adding new seasonal colors and a leather charging case. Five microphones and open‑ear stereo speakers enhance audio interaction, and the Meta AI app handles most processing. Priced at $379 with 32GB of storage, the Gen 2 aims to deliver a more seamless and capable wearable AI experience.