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 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 mostly impressed. My biggest qualm was the battery life, which only lasted four hours.
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So, when Meta announced the Oakley version would have eight hours of battery life, I was immediately intrigued. I spent the past weekend with the Meta Oakley HSTN Limited Edition, and they exceeded my expectations.
First and foremost: more power
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There are many practical reasons an athlete would want to wear smart glasses, including hands-free access to music, messages, AI assistance, a camera, and video. However, this means that the glasses have to be comfortable, durable, and have a battery that lasts the duration of your activity.
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