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Meta launches new ‘prescription optimized’ smart glasses

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Meta has released new Ray-Ban smart glasses that are prescription-optimized and feature slimmer frames, swappable nosepads, and adjustable temple tips. The models, priced at $499, are available for purchase on April 14. The glasses are marketed as more customizable than previous versions.
Written from all 4 reports below, not from any single one.
How it was reported
- Engadget·The latest Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are more customizable and expensive
- TechMeme·Meta unveils the $499 Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics, offering slimmer frames, swappable nosepads, and adjustable temple tips, on sale April 14 (Karissa Bell/Engadget)
- TechCrunch·Meta launches two new Ray-Ban glasses designed for prescription wearers
- The Verge·Meta launches new ‘prescription optimized’ smart glasses
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