
Meta's , starting at $299, have . People prefer their lightweight like the Apple Vision Pro, which, in the current scenario, is struggling to sell. Basking in the success of Ray-Ban AI smart glasses, Meta is reportedly planning to launch a premium pair of AR glasses called "Hypernova.
" The Hypernova AR glasses will feature a smart display and are expected to launch as early as the end of this year. According to a report by , the Meta Hypernova smart glasses could be priced over $1,000, and might even touch the $1,300-$1,400 mark, equivalent to a flagship phone. Meta has a bunch of features that they expect could justify the premium pricing.
For starters, the Hypernova smart glasses will run built-in apps such as WhatsApp, Maps, and Messenger. Plus, Hypernova AR glasses will also have the ability to display apps and photos directly on their smart display. The report suggests that the smart display is monocular, showing digital information only in the right eye.
Also, the display is the clearest when the user looks downwards. Additionally, Meta could add an upgraded camera that will be on par with the iPhone 13 from 2021. The best part is that Bloomberg claims that they got a chance to look at a prototype, and here's how they explained how it will work: Meta has also reportedly started working on the next-generation of Hypernova smart glasses, codenamed "Hypernova 2.
" They will feature binocular display, which means two displays—one for each eye. Also, Meta is working on a special wristband, codenamed "Ceres," which will let users control the smart glasses with their hand gestures. The company is also developing new smart glasses without a display, codenamed "Supernova 2.
" They will be similar to the Ray-Ban smart glasses but will carry Oakley's branding..