
Meta’s newest smart glasses are its most affordable ones yet
Meta has launched a new lineup of smart glasses, including the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 and its most affordable model to date. The new devices aim to expand Meta's presence in the wearable technology market by offering more accessible pricing options. This release follows previous iterations of the Ray-Ban Meta collaboration and introduces updated features for consumers.
- ▪Meta has released the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses.
- ▪The company also launched its cheapest Meta Glasses model ever.
- ▪The new products are part of a broader launch of multiple smart glasses.
- ▪The article was published by Android Authority on September 24, 2026.
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| Original publisher | Android Authority |
| Canonical URL | https://www.androidauthority.com/meta-glasses-ray-ban-meta-gen-3-launched-3714910/ |
| Publication time | Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:52:57 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-09-24T07:00:13.938Z |
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