Meta has expanded its collection of wearables with the introduction of a new range of AI-powered smart glasses, placing its bets that the technology will become a larger part of our daily computing lives, moving beyond the confines of the smartphone. The new Meta Glasses, created in collaboration with eyewear leader EssilorLuxottica, integrate an all-new camera and the new Meta Muse Spark AI, along with live translation and open-ear audio, into a device that starts at just $299.The latest wearable announcement adds to the range of the existing Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta Smart Glasses and offers a set of all-new designs, more robust artificial intelligence features, and even more functions, which are aimed at turning the glasses into a device you can actually use every day.Key TakeawaysMeta has launched new AI-powered Meta Glasses starting at $299The glasses are powered by Meta’s Muse Spark AI model for contextual assistance and multimodal interactionsUsers can capture photos and videos using a built-in 12-megapixel cameraThe wearable supports live translation across 20 languages, including HindiMeta claims up to eight hours of battery life, extendable to 40 additional hours via the charging caseA special Kylie Jenner edition has also been introducedIndia launch details have not yet been announcedMeta is positioning AI as the centrepiece of its new smart glassesTraditionally, smart glasses were used for capturing photos, listening to audio or delivering notifications, but for Meta, it is all about the artificially-intelligent-powered experience. The new Meta Glasses are running on the firm’s signature AI model known as the multimodal reasoner, agentic AI Muse Spark, which is a creation from Meta Superintelligence Labs.Users are able to summon AI assistants hands-free, which are able to process the world around users in real-time. “The vision for Meta Glasses, Meta’s latest eyewear experience that leverages AI, is one in which you don’t even need to pull out your phone - ask contextual questions, get recommendations, take command of your schedule, get help doing any day-to-day task, and so much more all on a wearable, natural, and elegant device,” reads a Meta statement on its blog. There is a dedicated hardware button to activate the AI Assistant quickly or trigger personalised functions.By embedding AI into our headwear, Meta is signalling what it believes will be a more ambient era of technology, one that relies less on screens.Camera, audio and translation features target everyday use casesThe one most loved feature from its predecessor, a built-in camera, has been brought to the new Meta Glasses too. They come with a 12-megapixel camera that has a 100-degree field of view and helps capture images in 3,024 x 4,032 pixels.The video recording features allow the user to record up to 3K at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, and 720p at 120fps. Hyperlapse and slow-motion can be recorded using Meta’s newly introduced dynamic photo. Using multiple frames and picking out the one that has the recommended best image among the frames can be considered a new dynamic feature.Open-ear speakers with volume adjustment and two microphones placed on nose pads to capture and filter out wind noises during AI and calls will provide audio output. A new six-microphone array on both nose pads and frames helps collect more natural sound, improving audio captures. A new major innovation is live translation support in 20 languages, which include Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, Arabic, Portuguese and German. Also in the pipeline for another 14 languages are software updates to be released by Meta.New designs and prescription lens support broaden appealCustomers can select from three frame designs and seven different colours: Classic Black, Classic Tortoise, Racing Green, Linen, Merlot, Mahogany, and Sandstone. Customers can also select from four lens kinds, including plain, sun, Transitions, and polarised, making a total of 26 product combinations available. However, Meta hasn't neglected people who have vision issues.It enables consumers to set up prescription lenses of between +2.25 and -12.Through its Rx Lens Swap program, Meta will let clients replace the lenses of their smart glasses with prescription glasses using the optician they wish without voiding the warranty on the frames or lenses. Furthermore, Meta has also released a Kylie Jenner version to position the Smart glasses as both a wearable computer and a fashion statement.Battery life and storage aim to support all-day usageMeta claims that the smart glasses offer up to 8 hours of use on a single charge. If the user needs the smart glasses throughout the entire day, the included charging case would provide over 40 hours of additional power. The new wearable also comes with 32GB of built-in storage, and the company claims it can hold up to 1000 photos, or over 100 minutes of short videos up to 30 seconds in length.For connectivity support, it offers Wi-Fi 6 support for 2. 4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz.Other connectivity options include Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth Low Energy, and support for Metal's new Neural Band accessories using Bluetooth 5.2. Meta previously also teased new pedestrian navigation features for the future that would allow you to see turn-by-turn directions from the display-free turn-by-turn instructions.Availability and what comes nextMeta Glasses are available for purchase beginning today on the Meta store website and through LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, Best Buy, Amazon and other retailers. Availability is launching in regions including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, Switzerland, Sweden, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Norway and the Netherlands. Meta hasn’t yet released information about whether and at what price the new eyewear will be available in India.Having made AI the standout characteristic of the product, the new Meta Glasses are Meta’s next big effort to put AI capabilities into consumer hardware devices.It’s still unknown how successful Meta’s vision for AI glasses will prove, but the company believes we might get all of our computing done with a device resting on our face in the near future.Frequently Asked Questions1. Which AI model will run on the new Meta Glasses?It runs on Muse Spark, Meta’s flagship multimodal reasoning and agentic AI model from the Meta Superintelligence Labs division.2. Which languages are available with the live translation mode?Live translation support is available for 20 languages, including Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Portuguese, French, Spanish, German, Japanese and Korean.3. Can you put prescription lenses on the Meta Glasses?Yes. The glasses support prescription lenses ranging from -12 to +2.25 and are compatible with Meta's new Rx Lens Swap programme.4. How much storage do the Meta Glasses offer?The wearable comes with 32GB of onboard storage, which Meta says can store around 1,000 photos or more than 100 short videos.5. What feature will Meta launch soon on glasses?In an upcoming software update, Meta will add pedestrian navigation that provides directions without showing turn-by-turn instructions on the screen.end of article