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Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand
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The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.
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The Motley Fool
· Jun 27, 2026
Can Meta's New $300 Glasses Turn Around the Stock?
Meta just rolled out its cheapest pair of smart glasses yet. Will it make a difference?
The Next Web
· Jun 24, 2026
Meta’s $399 Kylie Jenner glasses will talk back in her voice
The most expensive pair in Meta’s newly launched line of smart glasses is the one with a small gem on the lens and a celebrity attached. Meta revealed three frames built under its own name, and the priciest of them, a slim oval design called the Starfire, was made with Kylie Jenner. It costs 399, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Mashable
· Jun 23, 2026
Kylie Jenner Wearables? Hands-On With the New Meta Glasses
Meta is launching a new wave of smart glasses with updated designs, lower prices. Here's a hands-on look.
Futurism
· Jul 4, 2026
Surprise! Meta Says Now You Have to Pay a Monthly Subscription to Use Key Features of Your Already Expensive Smart Glasses
Utterly bogus. The post Surprise! Meta Says Now You Have to Pay a Monthly Subscription to Use Key Features of Your Already Expensive Smart Glasses appeared first on Futurism.
ZDNet
· Jun 23, 2026
Meta AI Glasses vs. Meta Ray-Ban: I compared the latest models to decide if it's time to switch
How do the new smart glasses compare to the industry standard? Here's what I found, based on specs and experience.
Gizmodo
· Jun 29, 2026
Meta Fury AI Glasses Review: The Worst Company Still Makes the Best Smart Glasses
Meta's new smart glasses are like if the worst person you know just made a really point could be worn on your face.
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