Overview
- The Ray‑Ban Meta Audio glasses launched Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, start at $349 and are available through Meta, Ray‑Ban and major retailers in multiple styles and prescription options.
- Meta designed the glasses without a camera, packing open‑ear speakers, a six‑microphone array, a 43‑gram frame and up to 12 hours of battery life with an additional 48 hours in the charging case.
- Reviewers report the glasses let users make calls, listen to music, get turn‑by‑turn directions and ask Muse AI questions hands‑free, which reduces frequent phone interaction but still requires a paired smartphone for full functionality.
- Industry data show Meta’s Ray‑Ban and Meta‑branded wearables sold more than seven million pairs last year and accounted for roughly 80% of smart‑glasses sales in the first half of 2026, giving the company a dominant position as the market grows rapidly.
- Privacy worries over camera‑equipped models have led venues to ban the devices and prompted Meta to permanently disable recording on tampered units, and the company plans a lighter, Muse‑integrated VR glasses product priced near $1,300 that is scheduled to ship next year.