Meta Launches Prescription Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

Meta Platforms is set to launch two new models of Ray-Ban smart glasses next week, designed specifically for users who require prescription lenses, according to reports citing company preparations and regulatory filings.

The models, internally codenamed Scriber and Blazer, will feature rectangular and rounded frame styles and will be distributed through traditional optical retail channels, such as opticians and eyewear stores. This approach marks a shift from previous offerings, where prescription lenses were added as an aftermarket option. The glasses will integrate Meta's AI capabilities, including a camera, microphone, and speakers for voice commands and real-time assistance, but they will not include a display. Both models support WiFi 6 in the UNII-4 band, enabling faster data transfer for features like livestreaming, an upgrade from current Ray-Ban Meta glasses.

The launch builds on Meta's existing partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, which manufactures the devices. While prior Ray-Ban Meta glasses allowed for custom prescriptions, the new models aim to streamline the process by making them readily available in standard eyewear settings....