Ray-Ban Meta (gen 3) smart glasses — lots more styles, longer battery life, but same privacy controls
VR & AR Smart Glasses Ray-Ban Meta (gen 3) smart glasses — lots more styles, longer battery life, but same privacy controls News By Scott Younker Published 23 September 2026 Additional styles and not much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The updates to the glasses are mostly cosmetic, with a new button and slightly longer battery life than the Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2).The standard Ray-Ban AI glasses are slightly thinner, with a more comfortable fit via more adjustable temple tips. Plus, there are two new frame styles and a larger version of the Wayfarer frames.Latest Videos FromTom's GuideWatch full video here: The newest style is the Ray-Ban Meta Aviator frames, which copy the famous Aviator style, à la Top Gun.
- ▪VR & AR Smart Glasses Ray-Ban Meta (gen 3) smart glasses — lots more styles, longer battery life, but same privacy controls News By Scott Younker Published 23 September 2026 Additional styles and not much more When you purchase through link
- ▪The updates to the glasses are mostly cosmetic, with a new button and slightly longer battery life than the Ray-Ban Meta (gen 2).The standard Ray-Ban AI glasses are slightly thinner, with a more comfortable fit via more adjustable temple ti
- ▪Plus, there are two new frame styles and a larger version of the Wayfarer frames.Latest Videos FromTom's GuideWatch full video here: The newest style is the Ray-Ban Meta Aviator frames, which copy the famous Aviator style, à la Top Gun.
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VR & AR Smart Glasses Ray-Ban Meta (gen 3) smart glasses — lots more styles, longer battery life, but same privacy controls News By Scott Younker Published 23 September 2026 Additional styles and not much more When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Meta) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter At Meta Connect 2026, Meta revealed the third generation of its Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses.
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