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5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades that have me truly hyped for September 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-09-29 06:43:45

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that Meta is preparing to sell 150,00-200,000 units of its Hypernova gl

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You can still buy Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for $76 off - here are the deals

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-09-29 11:19:15

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Meta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years -- and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store. I recently ordered a pair of Meta Ray-Bans in the Skylar s

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These AI glasses hit $1M in pre-orders in 72 hours and have features missing from Meta Ray-Bans

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-09 07:15:00

Rokid Glasses with the app and case. Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Rokid Glasses are a competitor to Meta Ray-Bans but offer several more advanced features. The company launched a pre-order marketing campaign via Kickstarted and raised over $1 million in pre-orders in the first 3 days. The AI glasses are likely to appeal to tech early adopters who value features over multiple style selections. The popular Meta Ray-Bans smart gla

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33 Unique Gifts for People Who Already Have Everything

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-09 22:29:00

If you know someone who appreciates a good tech gadget, they’ll be a big fan of these smart glasses. CNET’s Scott Stein says the Meta Ray-Bans are practical and, oddly, transformative. He’s gotten so used to them that sometimes he’ll start talking to himself and tapping the glasses to take pictures before realizing he’s wearing his regular ones. “I suddenly miss the extra features like a phantom limb,” he says. He also loves that AI is a "whimsical bonus" with the Meta Ray-Bans. “These are glas

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A New Wave of Smart Glasses Are Coming, but Will They Get Better Fast Enough?

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-10-11 15:00:00

Meta Ray-Bans are one of the most fascinating new pieces of lifestyle tech I've encountered in years -- when I'm wearing them, that is. I don't always have my black Meta Ray-Bans on my face, and there's a good reason for that. Battery life isn't good enough, and it's getting worse over time. On a recent trip to the UK, I wore them to the beach and got a low-battery warning after just one long walk in the tide pools. As impressive as smart glasses are, the battery issues are just some of the pr

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5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades that have me seriously excited for September 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-16 10:35:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has stated that Meta is preparing to sell 150,00-200,000 units of its Hypernova gl

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Look out, Meta Ray-Bans! These AI glasses just raised over $1M in pre-orders in 3 days

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-18 15:45:33

Rokid executive Liang Guan wearing Rokid Glasses. Liang Guan/Rokid (via LinkedIn) Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways Rokid Glasses are a competitor to Meta Ray-Bans but offer several more advanced features. The company launched a pre-order marketing campaign via Kickstarted and raised over $1 million in pre-orders in the first 3 days. The AI glasses are likely to appeal to tech early adopters who value features over multiple style selections. The po

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You can still buy refurbished Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses for $76 off - how to find deals

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-18 21:40:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Meta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years -- and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store. I recently ordered a pair of Meta Ray-Bans in the Skylar style with the Shiny Caramel finish with Polar Brown lens

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Meta will sell you refurbished Ray-Ban smart glasses for $76 off - how to find them

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-18 15:29:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Meta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years -- and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store. I recently ordered a pair of Meta Ray-Bans in the Skylar style with the Shiny Caramel finish with Polar Brown lens

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Get $70 off Meta Ray-Bans and find discontinued styles - here's how

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-20 11:10:29

Jason Hiner/ZDNET Meta Ray-Bans have often been very difficult to find in stock at both retailers and online stores for the past two years -- and they rarely go on sale. But one of the best ways to not only get a 20% discount but also find some of the styles that have been discontinued or are rarely ever in stock is to use the little-known Meta Refurbished AI Glasses online store. I recently ordered a pair of Meta Ray-Bans in the Skylar style with the Shiny Caramel finish with Polar Brown lens

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5 Meta Ray-Ban upgrades I want to see on September 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-25 03:42:00

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

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5 upgrades I want to see in the next Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses coming Sep 17

zdnet.com Jason Hiner 2025-10-25 19:59:43

Jason Hiner/ZDNET The hype continues to build around the arrival of Meta's futuristic Hypernova (a.k.a. Celeste) smart glasses, which will reportedly add a small heads-up display in one eye and a neural wristband (Ceres) to control the interface. These will reportedly cost around $800 and will be announced at Meta Connect on September 17. Some have even started calling these the next version of the current Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses. However, both Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and CTO Andrew Boswor

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Better Than Ray-Bans? Meta Could Unveil 'Hypernova' Glasses Next Month

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-10 23:02:00

September is gearing up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for new technology launches, with Meta reportedly set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses. Codenamed Hypernova, according to Bloomberg, the glasses are set to start around $800 for the basic model -- that's at least $200 less than previously thought. This pair of glasses will reportedly differ from the current Meta Ray-Bans due to the addition of a small augmented-reality display in the right lens of the glasses,

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Better than Ray-Bans? Meta Could Unveil 'Hypernova' Glasses Next Month

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-11-11 11:02:39

September is gearing up to be one of the most exciting months of the year for new technology launches, with Meta reportedly set to unveil its next-generation smart glasses. Codenamed Hypernova, according to Bloomberg, the glasses are set to start around $800 for the basic model -- that's at least $200 less than previously thought. This pair of glasses will reportedly differ from the current Meta Ray-Bans due to the addition of a small augmented-reality display in the right lens of the glasses,

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Study finds flavor bans cut youth vaping but slow decline in cigarette smoking

news.ycombinator.com Mass General Brigham 2025-11-25 18:22:56

This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study by investigators from Mass General Brigham examined the effects of policies banning flavored e-cigarettes on adults and young people. Investigators found that e-cigarette use significantly declined among young adults and adults in states that had enacted flavor bans rel

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Oakley Meta HSTN Limited Edition review: a polarizing choice

theverge.com Victoria Song 2025-12-14 00:30:00

is a senior reporter focusing on wearables, health tech, and more with 13 years of experience. Before coming to The Verge, she worked for Gizmodo and PC Magazine. It was a sweltering Sunday in Brooklyn. Instead of being wasteful and spending $10 on a five-minute Uber, I decided to walk the 20 minutes to a cutesy Japanese stationery cafe with an even cutesier name. Despite the 85 percent humidity, my vanity demanded I wear a full face of makeup with a snatched nose contour. Sweat was leaking out

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I spent a weekend with Meta's new Oakley smart glasses - they beat my Ray-Bans in every way

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-22 12:30:18

Meta Oakley HSTN Smart Glasses ZDNET's key takeaways The latest smart glasses by Meta feature an enhanced design and features optimized for outdoor use. An upgraded camera resolution and battery life headline the best features. They're fairly expensive at $499, and the style might not appeal to some users. View now at Meta View now at Best Buy more buying choices The Meta Ray-Bans have been a success since their launch, with consumers (like me) drawn to their regular form factor packed with m

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Meta Ray-Bans vs. Oakley: I tested both smart glasses, there's a clear winner

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-27 00:09:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, the company partnered with luxury eyewear brand Oakley, appealing to an entirely new demographic of users -- athletes and outdoorsy types who appreciate a more rugged pair of shades. Both smart glasses have built-in speakers, mics, cameras, and AI, with the same functionalities for capturing videos and audio playback, be that music, a phone call, or the Meta AI assistant. However, there are some major differences in specs and desi

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Meta Oakley vs. Meta Ray-Bans: Smart glasses for very different audiences

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2025-12-27 09:29:00

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Following the success of the Meta Ray-Bans, the company partnered with luxury eyewear brand Oakley, appealing to an entirely new demographic of users -- athletes and outdoorsy types who appreciate a more rugged pair of shades. Both smart glasses have built-in speakers, mics, cameras, and AI, with the same functionalities when it comes to capturing videos and audio playback, be that music, a phone call, or the Meta AI assistant. However, there are some major differences with

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I took a walk with Meta's new Oakley smart glasses - they beat my Ray-Bans in every way

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-01-04 22:45:12

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET The Meta Ray-Bans have been a success since their launch, with consumers (like me) drawn to their regular form factor packed with mics, cameras, speakers, and AI. Now, Meta is catering to a more athletic audience with its new Meta Oakley smart glasses -- and with them, it has upped the ante across nearly every spec. As a glasses wearer, photo fanatic, and AI reporter, it was an absolute no-brainer for me to purchase the Meta Ray-Bans. After months of trying them, I was most

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I Don't Think I Can Pull Off Wearing Meta's Oakley Glasses

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-07 10:48:00

They're white. They're gold. They're very round. They make me look sort of like a guy who should be on a boat. Meta's next designer line of smart glasses has arrived. Meta Ray-Bans have been around for years, but the new line of Oakley HSTN glasses arriving this summer adds another, sportier style option. They also promise boosts over the Ray-Bans, both in battery life and video-recording resolution. How would they look on my face, though? I finally got an answer when I tried out a pair of the

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Self-imposed ban – a lightweight bash script to block commands

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-14 08:28:53

Self-imposed ban A lightweight Bash script to help you block yourself from using time-wasting or distracting commands until a specified date with optional reasons and friendly reminders. Perfect for developers and terminal junkies trying to reclaim their focus. Install Simply download the ban script into your ~/bin directory or any directory in your $PATH and make it executable. mkdir -p ~ /bin curl -o ~ /bin/ban https://raw.githubusercontent.com/alex-moon/ban/refs/heads/main/ban chmod +x ~

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Meta hires key OpenAI researcher to work on AI reasoning models

techcrunch.com Maxwell Zeff 2026-02-19 05:13:59

Meta has hired a highly influential OpenAI researcher, Trapit Bansal, to work on its AI reasoning models under the company’s new AI superintelligence unit, a person familiar with the matter tells TechCrunch. OpenAI spokesperson Kayla Wood confirmed to TechCrunch that Bansal had departed OpenAI. Bansal’s LinkedIn page says that he left OpenAI in June. Bansal has worked at OpenAI since 2022 and was a key player in kickstarting the company’s work on reinforcement learning alongside co-founder Ily

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I've worn the Meta Ray-Bans for half a year, and these 5 features still amaze me

zdnet.com Sabrina Ortiz 2026-02-20 12:45:12

Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET As a tech reporter, I attend events and conferences with other gadget aficionados. A telltale sign that a product is good is when reporters and attendees rave about it and even use their money to buy it. And no matter where I went, I couldn't escape the glowing Meta Ray-Ban reviews. Also: Meta's new $399 Oakley smart glasses beat the Ray-Bans in almost every way These experiences weren't just ones that I noticed; sales told the same story. EssilorLuxottica, the glasses pro

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Instagram users complain of mass bans, pointing finger at AI

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2026-03-12 02:44:04

Instagram users have for weeks complained about a significant increase in accounts being mistakenly banned or suspended. Many suspect, without direct evidence, that the issues may have to do with the use of AI automation. Reached for comment, Meta has so far not offered an on-record statement. According to a growing number of social media posts, including on sites like Reddit and X, Instagram users report that their accounts were banned even though they had not violated the company’s terms of

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Meta will sell you refurbished Ray-Ban smart glasses for $76 off - how to find them

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I spent a weekend with Meta's new Oakley smart glasses - they beat my Ray-Bans in every way

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