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2 Meta Ray-Bans leaks that have me truly excited for Connect (including a new Oakley model)

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Meta launched the Oakley HSTN smart glasses earlier this year. Now it's preparing to launch several other pairs at Connect. Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET

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Meta recently published a video trailer for its upcoming smart glasses, which are expected to be unveiled at Connect on Wednesday.

The montage included clips of Meta Ray-Bans that have an HUD display and wristband controller.

A new Oakley model based on the brand's Sphaera design was also leaked.

Did Meta just foil its biggest hardware announcement of 2025? Some would say yes, but it's not all doom and gloom in Menlo Park.

Meta Connect this week is expected to be a pivotal moment for the AI wearables industry, as the makers of the popular Ray-Ban smart glasses take the stage to unveil a succeeding model -- and maybe more.

Unfortunately for the tech giant, Wednesday's biggest surprises may have just leaked to the public. A now unlisted YouTube video, first discovered by UploadVR, showcased an unreleased pair of "Ray-Ban Display" glasses and another based on Oakley's Sphaera design.

Also: What to expect from Meta Connect 2025 this week: Ray-Ban smart glasses, Hypernova, more

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