Smart glasses are the next big step in the tech invasion of our lives, and Meta teamed up with Oakley to remind us that privacy is slowly becoming a thing of the past. After collaborating with Ray-Ban, Meta joined forces with Oakley to unveil glasses equipped with a camera, microphone, speakers, and AI support. Yes, you read that right — glasses that record you, listen to you, and can respond in real time!
These glasses aren’t for everyone — the Oakley Meta HST model will be available in limited quantities at $600, while the regular models will launch later this summer at $400. Why so pricey? Because they come with gold-plated details and golden Oakley Prizm lenses, because who doesn’t love a bit of luxury while being spied on?
The 3K resolution camera is twice as good as the one on Ray-Ban models, and the battery lasts eight hours, double the previous version. With the charging case, battery life can be extended up to 48 hours. Perfect for those who want to stay connected and record every moment of their lives.
But that’s not all — thanks to AI, the glasses can translate foreign languages in real time, answer questions about things in your environment, and even let you snap a photo of someone and instantly send it to their phone. Yes, you heard that right — glasses that can turn you into a spy or stalker in seconds.
Meta and Oakley claim these glasses are primarily aimed at athletes, but it’s clear they’ll be used by anyone wanting to keep up with technology, regardless of the privacy cost. In an era where phones take up too much space in our lives, smart glasses are the next step to being constantly “online” and available, but at the price of someone always watching and listening.
Are you ready for your glasses to become your new spy? Or is it time to ask how far technology should really go? If you have thoughts, or you’re already ready to order your pair, feel free to drop a comment — maybe the glasses are recording us right now!
