Meta and Oakley Launch Advanced Smart Glasses with Enhanced Features

By Rajat on June 20, 2025 in Capsules, Uncategorized, Wearables

Meta has officially revealed its latest collaboration with Oakley, introducing a new line of smart glasses designed for both athletes and enthusiasts. The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses boast double the battery life of the previous Meta Ray-Bans and can record 3K video. Based on Oakley’s HSTN (pronounced “how-stuhn”) design, these glasses mark Meta’s first foray into performance-focused eyewear. Priced at $499, the limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN with gold accents will be available for preorder starting July[…]

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Snapchat Introduces $8.99 Lens+ Subscription for Exclusive AR Features

By Divya Arora on June 12, 2025 in Capsules, Uncategorized, Wearables

Snapchat unveiled a new subscription tier, Lens+, priced at $8.99 per month, aimed at enhancing user experiences with exclusive Lenses and augmented reality (AR) features, the company announced on Wednesday. Lens+ builds on the benefits of the existing $3.99 per month Snapchat+ subscription, offering access to hundreds of unique Lenses for creating, sharing, and engaging with Snaps. According to Snapchat’s blog post, the tier includes Lenses crafted by Snapchat and select creators, such as AI-powered video Lenses[…]

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Snap to Launch Lightweight AR Glasses for Consumers in 2026

By Mishika on June 11, 2025 in Capsules, Uncategorized, Wearables

Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, is set to release its first consumer-focused augmented reality (AR) glasses in 2026, according to sources familiar with the matter. The lightweight glasses aim to blend digital content with the real world, marking a significant step in Snap’s push to lead in AR technology. Unlike Snap’s previous AR efforts, such as the Spectacles aimed at developers, these new glasses are designed for everyday consumer use. The company has been quietly developing[…]

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