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Meta launches Lisa smart glasses, expands Ray-Ban line at Connect 2026

Meta unveiled celebrity-designed glasses with Blackpink's Lisa and refreshed its Ray-Ban Meta line with longer battery life and new features.

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What to know

  • Meta unveiled two Lisa-designed smart glasses at $399 and a new Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at $449 with 9-hour battery life and improved audio features at Connect 2026.
  • A $249 entry-level black Adventurer model lowers the barrier to Meta's smart glasses ecosystem by $50.
  • Meta Glasses are now available in four new markets (Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, UAE) with Brazil coming soon.

“Meta introduced its own smart glasses earlier this year as a cheaper option than its Ray-Ban models and a way to partner with celebrities like Kylie Jenner on exclusive designs.”

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Meta launches Lisa smart glasses, expands Ray-Ban line at Connect 2026
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    Meta introduces cheaper entry-level glasses and expands geographic reach

    Meta released a new black Adventurer frame with plug-in charging case for $249, a $50 reduction from the standard $299 starting price, and introduced a new Nova design. The company expanded Meta Glasses availability to Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates effective immediately, with Brazil launching soon.

    “The new six-microphone array cuts background noise by up to 90% during calls and AI queries.”
    — Android Headlines · source
    1. 2 outlets Blackpink Star Lisa Teams Up with Meta for Exclusive Smart Glasses Styles

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    Meta upgrades Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 3) with 9-hour battery and new features — Meta released the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 at $449, featuring a one-hour battery increase to 9 hours, flexible temple tips for wider face shapes, a new six-microphone array reducing background noise by up to 90%, and upcoming Dynamic Photo and Dolby Atmos spatial audio features. The company also added a hearing loss accessibility feature for $150 annually.

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    Meta announces Lisa smart glasses collaboration at Connect 2026

    Meta unveiled two new smart glasses models designed in collaboration with Blackpink's Lisa at Meta Connect 2026. The Meta Adventurer Lisa Edition features a semi-translucent Moonlit Sky frame with Blush lenses, while the new Meta Capri Lisa Edition has a cat-eye frame with grey lenses. Both models include custom charging cases with star designs and pet-shaped case charms, starting at $399.