Ray-Ban Meta Finally Goes on Sale in Japan, and AI Smart Glasses with Prescription Lenses "Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles" Announced
Key summary
Ray‑Ban Meta Optics Styles is an AI smart‑glasses lineup designed for prescription lenses for users who need vision correction.
Two frame models: Blayzer Optics (rectangular; standard and large sizes) and Scriber Optics (more rounded shape).
Both models are lightweight and slim, claim compatibility with nearly all prescription lenses, and offer ergonomic adjustments (wide‑motion hinges, adjustable temple tips, interchangeable nose pads).
Color options: matte black, transparent black, transparent dark olive; limited colors: matte ice gray and transparent stone beige. Price starts at $499; US release March 31, 2026; ships April 14, 2026.
Software features include display widgets (Instagram Reels, Spotify, reminders, weather, stocks, calendar, software updates), Neural Handwriting for tracing replies (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, iMessage), live translation to 20 languages by summer 2026, display recording planned for mid‑2026; Ray‑Ban Meta and Oakley Meta will expand to Japan and other markets in 2026.
