Meta plans to launch "Oakley" smart glasses and explore smartwatch and headset development
Meta is working on upgrading its popular smart glasses and is exploring new wearables, such as watches and headphones with cameras, with the aim of embedding its artificial intelligence capabilities in more products. The effort includes developing Oakley-branded smart glasses for athletes this year, according to people familiar with the matter. Meta's device division, Reality Labs, also plans to release new high-end glasses with built-in displays in 2025, the people said. Other products in development will compete with Apple's smartwatches and AirPods, the people said. In addition, the company is working on its first true augmented reality product, which is scheduled to be released around 2027.