New Delhi: Meta has introduced the next generation of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in India. The latest Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses are going on sale starting tomorrow across all Ray-Ban India stores and top eyewear retailers. Its price begins at Rs 39,900, which brings the upgraded wearable experience into the mainstream market. This latest version builds on the first-generation model by offering a sharper and more reliable capture system. Users will now get a 3K Ultra HD video recording along with the ultra-wide HDR support, enabling clearer and more vibrant footage.
These glasses can last up to eight hours on a full charge, while the fast charging can restore 50% of the battery charge in just 20 minutes. The bundled charging case extends usage significantly with up to 48 hours of backup power. This latest video modes, like hyperlapse and slow-motion, are now expected to arrive through software updates, offering users more creative control over their content. Meta is also refreshing the design and fashion elements of the smart glasses. These latest Gen 2 models will be available in popular Ray-Ban silhouettes such as the classic Wayfarer, the contemporary Skyler, and the stylish Headliner. Fresh seasonal shades, including shiny cosmic blue, shiny mystic violet, and shiny asteroid grey, will add more personalisation options for the buyers, alongside limited edition variants.
The major upgrade comes from Meta AI, which now offers more practical help throughout the day. Users need to say simply Hey Meta, wearers can request information, manage media, respond to messages, or capture hands-free photos and videos. The glasses are also built to be more effective in noisy surroundings through a feature called Conversation Focus, which enhances speech clarity. Another key development for India is the introduction of full Hindi support, enabling users to communicate with Meta AI comfortably in the language.
Meta has recently expanded the experience further by rolling out Celebrity AI Voice, letting users choose how their AI assistant sounds. Among the voices available is Deepika Padukone’s AI avatar, joining the lineup of well-known personalities offering a more personalised, culturally familiar interaction. Meta is also experimenting with the UPI-Lite payment through the glasses, in collaboration with WhatsApp. The feature expected to be rolled out soon will enable users to initiate secure transactions hands-free. Simply glancing at the QR code and saying Hey Meta scan and pay would be enough for the payment to go through using the user’s linked bank account, making purchases faster and removing the need to reach for the phone.
