Meta and Snap battle for your face

Meta and Snap are racing to define AI/AR glasses hardware even as reporters flag real accuracy, comfort, and privacy problems limiting near-term consumer adoption.

• Meta's new lineup: Meta launched Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 ($cameras, six mics, one-hour longer battery, adjustable temple tips) alongside a no-camera Ray-Ban Meta audio-only version with an optional FDA-cleared hearing-enhancement feature.
• New $1,299 VR glasses: Meta's mixed-reality glasses (spring 2026 launch) use a puck for compute/battery, a 5K micro-LED 'infinite display,' eye tracking plus hand tracking, and Disney/ILM-crafted immersive movie sets.

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