Meta Releases Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses for Athletes at $499

Meta Platforms has launched Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses for athletes, priced at $499 and available from October 21. The glasses feature a wraparound design, dust and water resistance, and integration with Garmin watches and Strava for live performance tracking. They also offer a 12-megapixel camera, open-ear speakers, and a five-microphone system, with up to nine hours of use plus 36 hours from its charging case. The glasses will be available in four color combinations across North America, Europe, and Australia, with further rollouts planned.

Meta Platforms has introduced the Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses, priced at $499, and set to be available from October 21. These glasses are specifically designed for athletes and feature a wraparound design, offering dust and water resistance. The Vanguard glasses integrate with Garmin watches and Strava for live performance tracking, making them a versatile tool for athletes.

Key features of the Oakley Meta Vanguard include a 12-megapixel camera, open-ear speakers, and a five-microphone system. The glasses offer up to nine hours of use, with an additional 36 hours provided by the charging case. They will be available in four color combinations across North America, Europe, and Australia, with further rollouts planned.

The glasses are designed to cater to outdoor activities, with adjustable stabilization and a low-light lens option set to be available later this year. The lenses are swappable, and the different colors are optimized for specific activities. The glasses also come with an LED light above the right eye to indicate heart rate zones and provide pacing alerts.

Meta has partnered with Strava and Garmin to enhance the functionality of the Vanguard glasses. Users can upload their footage to Strava and access AI-driven insights about their historical data. The glasses can pair with certain Garmin watches to provide real-time heart rate and other performance metrics. This integration allows athletes to record key moments automatically and overlay workout metrics on their video footage for social media sharing.

The Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses are available for preorder today and will ship on October 21. They represent a significant upgrade for athletes, offering a comprehensive set of features that combine sunglasses, headphones, and a camera into one piece of equipment.