The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, a popular tech product of 2024, are available at a significant discount through a special Amazon Black Friday promotion.
Deal specifics; Amazon’s creative two-part discount effectively reduces the price of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses to $149, representing a 50% savings off the retail price.
- The base discount reduces the price to $239 (20% off the $299 retail price)
- An additional $90 digital credit for Amazon shopping brings the effective price down to $149
- The deal is specifically for the classic black frames with green tinted lenses
- Other styles are available at higher price points, including transition lenses at $303 (after 20% discount)
- Get the Meta Ray-Ban discount here
Product features and capabilities; The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses combine traditional eyewear aesthetics with advanced audio and AI functionality.
- Features a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera comparable to iPhone 12 quality
- Includes built-in speakers that deliver audio quality similar to AirPods in transparency mode
- Offers AI assistant functionality activated by saying “Hey Meta”
- Supports prescription lens replacement
- Battery life extends to approximately half a day with moderate use
- Quick charging provides 50% battery in 20 minutes using the included USB-C case
Technical innovations; Throughout 2024, Meta has continuously enhanced the smart glasses’ capabilities through software updates.
- Added real-time Spanish-to-English translation
- Introduced visual search for landmark identification
- Implemented sign translation functionality
- Future updates planned for memory assistance features, such as parking spot location
Privacy considerations; The glasses offer some separation from Meta’s broader ecosystem of social platforms.
- No Facebook account required, only a Meta account needed
- Data can be kept separate from Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp
- Privacy controls allow for more independent usage
Market positioning; The smart glasses represent an evolution in wearable technology that extends beyond traditional audio devices.
While competing with products like AirPods Pro 2 in the audio space, Meta Ray-Bans offer additional functionality that positions them as an early entry point into the emerging smart glasses market, potentially offering users an accessible way to experience the future of wearable technology.
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