According to a recent Bloomberg article, Meta is preparing two fresh variants of its Ray-Ban smart glasses with AI features, specifically tailored for individuals requiring prescription lenses. These are slated for unveiling in the coming week, though they do not represent an entirely new iteration of the company's intelligent eyewear lineup.
Existing Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses already support the addition of prescription lenses, yet the forthcoming versions will feature square and circular frame designs and will be distributed via conventional optical retail outlets. The report from Bloomberg did not detail the precise distinctions from current models, but it highlights that this marks the initial collaboration between Meta and Ray-Ban to introduce AI-enabled glasses purpose-built for prescription wearers.
These variants are believed to correspond to the internally named Scriber and Blazer prototypes, initially identified by The Verge through submissions to the Federal Communications Commission. The documents portrayed them as ready-for-market devices, suggesting that a commercial debut may be imminent. Based on the submission details, these prescription-oriented smart glasses probably will not incorporate a screen similar to that in the Meta Ray-Ban Displays.
During an earlier conference on financial results, Meta's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg alluded to developing AI eyewear suitable for those needing corrective vision aids. As Bloomberg pointed out, he remarked that billions of individuals rely on glasses or contact lenses for sight improvement, and he envisioned a near future where the majority of worn eyewear integrates AI capabilities.