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===Frame Design=== | ===Frame Design=== | ||
The Oakley Meta HSTN are based on Oakley's existing HSTN frame design, featuring: | The Oakley Meta HSTN are based on Oakley's existing HSTN frame design, featuring: | ||
* '''[[O-Matter]] frame material''': A proprietary polymer that is 25% lighter and twice as strong as traditional acetate, providing flexibility for impact sports<ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087335260-oakley-meta-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-2025-comparison-features|title=Oakley Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta: 2025 comparison & features|publisher=Samaa TV|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref><ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K | * '''[[O-Matter]] frame material''': A proprietary polymer that is 25% lighter and twice as strong as traditional acetate, providing flexibility for impact sports<ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087335260-oakley-meta-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-2025-comparison-features|title=Oakley Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta: 2025 comparison & features|publisher=Samaa TV|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref><ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K Video-Watch Out, Ray-Ban|publisher=WIRED|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
* '''Steel hinges''' for durability<ref name="optometry">{{cite web|url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/essilorluxottica-and-meta-team-up-to-launch-oakley-meta|title=EssilorLuxottica and Meta Team Up to Launch Oakley Meta|publisher=Optometry Times|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | * '''Steel hinges''' for durability<ref name="optometry">{{cite web|url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/essilorluxottica-and-meta-team-up-to-launch-oakley-meta|title=EssilorLuxottica and Meta Team Up to Launch Oakley Meta|publisher=Optometry Times|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
* Thicker temples and bridge to accommodate electronic components<ref name="nextpit">{{cite web|url=https://www.nextpit.com/news/oakley-meta-hstn-smart-ai-glasses-launch-specs-price|title=Meta and Oakley Launch Lifelogging Device for Athletes|publisher=Nextpit|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | * Thicker temples and bridge to accommodate electronic components<ref name="nextpit">{{cite web|url=https://www.nextpit.com/news/oakley-meta-hstn-smart-ai-glasses-launch-specs-price|title=Meta and Oakley Launch Lifelogging Device for Athletes|publisher=Nextpit|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
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==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
Industry analysts noted the glasses' positioning as a premium alternative to the Ray-Ban Meta, targeting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong | Industry analysts noted the glasses' positioning as a premium alternative to the Ray-Ban Meta, targeting athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong - Oakley's Meta smart glasses actually look better than the Ray-Bans, and they bring massive upgrades|publisher=Tom's Guide|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> The improved battery life and video quality were highlighted as significant upgrades over previous Meta smart glasses.<ref name="9to5mac">{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/20/oakley-x-meta-smart-glasses/|title=Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Early coverage emphasized the doubled battery life, improved video fidelity, and sport-oriented styling, while noting the absence of any true AR display.<ref name="gizmodo">{{cite web|url=https://www.gizmodo.com/gopro-should-be-worried-about-metas-new-performance-smart-glasses|title=GoPro Should Be Worried About Meta's New 'Performance' Smart Glasses|publisher=Gizmodo|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> Some analysts view the device as a test-bed for Meta's future [[Project Orion|Orion project]], which aims to develop fully-featured see-through AR glasses.<ref name="uploadvr"/><ref name="optometry"/> | Early coverage emphasized the doubled battery life, improved video fidelity, and sport-oriented styling, while noting the absence of any true AR display.<ref name="gizmodo">{{cite web|url=https://www.gizmodo.com/gopro-should-be-worried-about-metas-new-performance-smart-glasses|title=GoPro Should Be Worried About Meta's New 'Performance' Smart Glasses|publisher=Gizmodo|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> Some analysts view the device as a test-bed for Meta's future [[Project Orion|Orion project]], which aims to develop fully-featured see-through AR glasses.<ref name="uploadvr"/><ref name="optometry"/> | ||
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<ref name="techcrunch">{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/20/meta-unveils-its-oakley-smart-glasses/|title=Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses|publisher=TechCrunch|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="techcrunch">{{cite web|url=https://techcrunch.com/2025/06/20/meta-unveils-its-oakley-smart-glasses/|title=Meta unveils its Oakley smart glasses|publisher=TechCrunch|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087335260-oakley-meta-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-2025-comparison-features|title=Oakley Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta: 2025 comparison & features|publisher=Samaa TV|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="samaa">{{cite web|url=https://www.samaa.tv/2087335260-oakley-meta-glasses-vs-ray-ban-meta-2025-comparison-features|title=Oakley Meta Glasses vs Ray-Ban Meta: 2025 comparison & features|publisher=Samaa TV|date=June 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong | <ref name="tomsguide">{{cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/smart-glasses/i-was-wrong-oakleys-meta-smart-glasses-actually-look-better-than-the-ray-bans-and-they-bring-massive-upgrades|title=I was wrong - Oakley's Meta smart glasses actually look better than the Ray-Bans, and they bring massive upgrades|publisher=Tom's Guide|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="9to5mac">{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/20/oakley-x-meta-smart-glasses/|title=Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="9to5mac">{{cite web|url=https://9to5mac.com/2025/06/20/oakley-x-meta-smart-glasses/|title=Oakley x Meta smart glasses: 8h battery life, better camera, more|publisher=9to5Mac|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="techradar">{{cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/i-adore-my-meta-ray-bans-but-these-new-oakley-smart-glasses-are-making-me-jealous|title=I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous|publisher=TechRadar|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="techradar">{{cite web|url=https://www.techradar.com/computing/virtual-reality-augmented-reality/i-adore-my-meta-ray-bans-but-these-new-oakley-smart-glasses-are-making-me-jealous|title=I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous|publisher=TechRadar|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K | <ref name="wired">{{cite web|url=https://www.wired.com/story/metas-oakley-smart-glasses-have-3k-video-watch-out-ray-ban/|title=Meta's Oakley Smart Glasses Have 3K Video-Watch Out, Ray-Ban|publisher=WIRED|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="euroweekly">{{cite web|url=https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/22/metas-oakley-hstn-ai-glasses-go-sport-mode/|title=Meta's Oakley HSTN: AI glasses go sport mode|publisher=Euro Weekly News|date=June 22, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="euroweekly">{{cite web|url=https://www.euroweeklynews.com/2025/06/22/metas-oakley-hstn-ai-glasses-go-sport-mode/|title=Meta's Oakley HSTN: AI glasses go sport mode|publisher=Euro Weekly News|date=June 22, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||
<ref name="optometry">{{cite web|url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/essilorluxottica-and-meta-team-up-to-launch-oakley-meta|title=EssilorLuxottica and Meta Team Up to Launch Oakley Meta|publisher=Optometry Times|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | <ref name="optometry">{{cite web|url=https://www.optometrytimes.com/view/essilorluxottica-and-meta-team-up-to-launch-oakley-meta|title=EssilorLuxottica and Meta Team Up to Launch Oakley Meta|publisher=Optometry Times|date=June 20, 2025|accessdate=June 24, 2025}}</ref> | ||