Oakley Meta HSTN: AI-Powered Smart Sports Glasses Redefine Connected Eyewear

Oakley has introduced the Meta HSTN, a new pair of smart glasses designed for sports enthusiasts. Featuring advanced AI capabilities, these connected glasses aim to enhance athletic performance and provide users with real-time data and innovative functionalities.

A New Era for Wearable Tech

In a move set to shake up the high-end wearable tech landscape, Meta has officially joined forces with the sports eyewear specialist Oakley, itself a subsidiary of EssilorLuxottica. After months of industry speculation, this partnership—formalized with a long-term agreement renewed in September 2024—signals an ambitious effort by the Californian giant to go well beyond its established Ray-Ban-branded smart glasses.

Design Meets Innovation: The Oakley Meta HSTN

The result of this collaboration is the striking new Oakley Meta HSTN. Drawing from the iconic HSTN line, these glasses don’t just look athletic; they’re built for action. As Mark Zuckerberg put it, they are designed « for action »—and it shows. Sporting a robust build, the device features an ultra-wide 12 MP camera able to shoot crisp 3K video, privacy-assuring LED indicators, and a suite of five microphones complemented by open-ear Bluetooth speakers. Convenient touch controls along the arms let users adjust volume or handle calls seamlessly.

User Experience: Battery and Features Reimagined

Battery performance stands out as a major leap forward. According to the brand, users can expect up to eight hours of continuous operation—double that of previous models—and nineteen hours on standby. Fast charging is another highlight: just 22 minutes in the dedicated (though not waterproof) case restores half the battery life, while forty-five minutes brings it close to full capacity. Impressively, the case also provides up to forty extra hours of autonomy.

But what truly distinguishes these smart glasses are their advanced features powered by Meta IA. Among other things:

• Description of visual context via AI-driven analysis;
• Accessibility support integrated through the renowned Be My Eyes network;
• Real-time translation during foreign language conversations.

The Road Ahead: Limited Editions and Global Ambitions

As anticipation builds, a limited edition with gold accents and Prizm Polarized 24K lenses is slated for release on July 11, 2025. With a recommended price tag of $499, it will debut in fifteen countries—including France, the United States and Germany. Other colorways will arrive over summer at $399: Desert with Prizm Ruby lenses, Black with either Prizm Polar Black or Transitions Amethyst glass, Shiny Brown fitted with Prizm Polar Deep-Water lenses and Clear paired with Transitions Grey.

Later this year, availability will expand further—to markets such as Mexico, India and the United Arab Emirates. Ultimately, this launch underlines a clear goal: establishing these « AI Performance Glasses » as a benchmark within the premium connected eyewear sector. The competition may be fierce but if initial impressions hold true, this alliance between innovation and iconic design could well set a new standard.