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👓Meta Unveils Gen 3 Smart Glasses with 5K Display

Meta's new VR Glasses are five times lighter than Quest 3

TL;DR

Meta's new VR Glasses are five times lighter than Quest 3, featuring a 5K micro-OLED display and offloaded computing power. Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses offer 12 hours of battery life and 23 style options, now available for preorder.

Meta just dropped the next-gen VR Glasses, five times lighter than the Quest 3, with a 5K micro-OLED display. This is a big deal for anyone looking to ditch the bulk and get VR on the go. The new Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, meanwhile, are camera-free and offer 12 hours of battery life. If you're in the market for a sleek, smart audio accessory, these are worth a look. VR Glasses: $1,300, spring 2027; Ray-Ban Meta Audio: $349, available now.

Meta Unveils Gen 3 Smart Glasses with 5K Display — WIRED

Key Points

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VR Glasses: five times lighter than Quest 3, 5K micro-OLED display, $1,300, spring 2027

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Ray-Ban Meta Audio: $349, 12 hours battery life, 48 hours with charging case, 23 styles

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VR Glasses: offloaded computing power to an attached puck, works with Quest controllers

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Ray-Ban Meta Audio: no cameras, integrates Meta AI for holograms, starts shipping Oct 10

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VR Glasses: 2412 x 2288 pixels per eye, controlled by hand movements and finger pinches

Why It Matters

If you're a VR enthusiast looking for a more portable solution, the new VR Glasses could be a game-changer. The 5K display and offloaded computing power make it a viable option for those who want to ditch the bulk. For those interested in smart audio accessories, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses offer extended battery life and a variety of styles, making them a practical choice for everyday use.

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