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Meta's Collaboration with Oakley: Meta is reportedly developing new smart glasses in partnership with Oakley, targeting athletes.
Internal Codename "Supernova 2": The project is internally referred to as "Supernova 2" and is based on Oakley's Sphaera glasses.
Central Camera Placement: Unlike previous designs, these glasses will feature a central camera to appeal to cyclists and outdoor athletes.
EssilorLuxottica's Involvement: Both Oakley and Ray-Ban are subsidiaries of EssilorLuxottica, facilitating Meta's expansion into different eyewear brands.
Athlete-Friendly Design: The glasses aim to be lightweight and may include features like polarized lenses for better visibility during sports activities.
Potential Features: While specific features are not detailed, the glasses are expected to offer functionalities similar to the current Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
Comparison to Bose Frames Tempo: The concept is similar to the discontinued Bose Frames Tempo, which provided open-ear audio and polarized lenses for athletes.
Challenges to Address: To appeal to athletes, Meta and Oakley need to focus on factors like weight, sweat resistance, and battery life.
Upcoming Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Meta also plans to launch a higher-end version of its Ray-Ban glasses, featuring a display for notifications, simple apps, and photo previews.
Release Timeline: The Oakley-branded smart glasses, developed with Meta, are set to release later this year.