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Title: Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletic Performances

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Title: Meta Unveils Oakley Smart Glasses for Athletic Performances

Hoping to excite sweat-soaked gym rats about tech inventions crafted by panty-hosed geeks, Meta is joining forces with sporty eyewear giant Oakley to create a new line of brainy specs.

According to Tuesday's Bloomberg report, the megacorps have formed a partnership for smart glasses. The glasses are intended for athletes, as per the report's sources. Using insider-gossip from "people familiar with the matter," Bloomberg lays out Meta's plans to diversify its smart glasses product portfolio in the near future:

...First, Meta plans to introduce its Ray-Ban glasses into fresh markets. Second, Meta aims to extend its smart glasses technology to other fashion brands controlled by partner Luxottica Group SA. This includes a new version – christened "Supernova 2" – based on Oakley's Sphaera glasses. This model, which relocates the camera to the glasses' frame center, caters to cyclists and other athletes.

What could help you pedal a bike better than a pair of sunglasses that shoot photos and take phone calls? Although details about the glasses' actual operation are currently limited, their concept seems slightly preposterous. Bloomberg mentions that Meta's glasses don't currently deliver a genuine AR experience, but this is a priority for the company. A newer model is currently under development that will "offer a display on the bottom portion of the right lens that projects information into a user's field of view," writes Bloomberg. Users will be able to "run basic software apps, view alerts, and browse images taken by the device," it adds. Right, because that'll really help you ride a bike.

It's unclear why Mark wants to push these things so vigorously, but it's the wave of the future. Meta has managed some success in the smart glasses market through its Ray-Ban partnership. Now, as it strives to capture a wider audience, it seems logical that the company is venturing into different market sectors, including cops (who, based on Trump's followers, may be considered the market's base).

Bloomberg suggests that Meta's entry into the smart glasses market may also be a means to discover practical applications for its other product line, which it's invested sizeable resources in: metaverse stuff and virtual reality software. Since full-blown headsets haven't proven to be successful, the next best option is to convert everyone's sunglasses into mini metaverse conduits.

Enrichment Insights:

  1. Design and Camera Placement:
  2. The Oakley smart glasses will feature a center-mounted camera, providing a better capture of movements and surroundings, especially beneficial for athletes.
  3. Target Audience:
  4. The primary focus is on cyclists and other athletes, as Oakley already holds a strong position in the sports glasses market.
  5. Features and Functionality:
  6. The Oakley smart glasses will offer similar features to the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, including long battery life, sweat-resistance, and light weight. They'll likely support notifications, simple software, and potentially virtual assistant integration.
  7. High-End Model: Hypernova:
  8. Meta is also developing a premium model called "Hypernova." This model will feature a display on the bottom right lens, allowing users to read notifications, view photos, and operate basic software apps without a phone. Priced around $1,000, the Hypernova is significantly costlier than the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, which start at $300.
  9. Integration with Meta's Ecosystem:
  10. The Oakley smart glasses are part of Meta's broader strategy to integrate AI-driven hardware into everyday accessories, including potential integration with smartwatches and earbuds, currently under development.
  11. Potential Benefits for Athletes:
  12. Enhanced performance tracking, real-time feedback, safety features, and convenience could improve athletes' training and competition experiences.

The collaboration between Meta and Oakley is aiming to revolutionize technology in the future, introducing smart glasses for athletes that will offer advanced features like a center-mounted camera. As part of Meta's broader strategy, they're also developing a high-end model called "Hypernova" with integrated AI capabilities, expanding the application of technology in our daily lives.

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