The next Meta smart glasses could be with Oakley

Meta may release new Oakley-branded smart glasses later this year, according to a new report Bloomberg a report.

The Oakley-branded eyewear, referred to internally as the “Supernova 2,” will be based on the brand’s design. sphere glasses. Instead of placing the cameras on the side, the Supernova 2 moves the camera to the center of the frame. The idea is to attract cyclists and other outdoor athletes. The report did not provide details on any other potential features, although the Oakley glasses will ostensibly have features similar to the current Ray-Ban Meta sunglasses.

Oakley, like Ray-Bans, is a subsidiary of eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica. The move to expand Meta technology to other brands under the EssilorLuxottica umbrella is a smart one. While the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are good for everyday wear, they are a bit heavy for endurance sports and lack certain features like polarized lenses to improve vision. Oakleys are also stylish and popular among professional athletes. In theory, they are similar to the now discontinued ones Bose Tempo tireswhich allowed athletes to obtain open-ear sound with polarized lenses in a relatively light form factor. However, if the goal is to appeal to athletes, the Meta and Oakley will likely have to address factors such as weight, sweat resistance, and battery life.

The report also indicates that Meta is planning to launch an advanced version of Ray-Ban’s current glasses that includes a screen capable of providing notifications, running simple applications, and previewing images.