Meta and Oakley Debut Vanguard AI Glasses for High-Intensity Sports
- Meta and Oakley unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of performance AI glasses built for athletes, priced at $499 and launching October 21.
- The glasses feature 3K video capture, fitness app integration, and immersive audio, with support for Garmin, Strava, and Meta AI.
Meta and Oakley have unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new line of AI glasses engineered for athletes. Announced at Meta’s Connect event, the $499 device launches October 21 and builds on Meta’s long-term collaboration with Oakley and EssilorLuxottica to develop AI wearables for high-intensity sports.
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The glasses feature 12MP wide-angle video capture up to 3K resolution, with new recording options like Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, and adjustable stabilization. They are equipped with open-ear speakers that are six decibels louder than previous models, and a five-microphone array tuned to reduce wind noise, designed to support clear audio and communication in noisy outdoor environments.
Oakley Meta Vanguard integrates with Garmin and Strava to deliver hands-free training insights via Meta AI. Users can track heart rate or pace with voice prompts and LED indicators found inside the frame. Autocapture tools trigger video recording during training milestones which performance data can be overlaid and shared to social media.
The glasses are available in four frame and lens combinations: black with 24K, white with black, black with road, and white with sapphire. Lenses can be swapped to suit different conditions, with additional replacement options also available.
🌀 Tom’s Take:
Oakley Meta Vanguard is the most advanced AI glasses yet for sport and fitness, with upgraded battery life, sharper video capture, and seamless integrations with popular fitness apps, all features purpose-built for high-intensity training.
Disclosure: Tom Emrich has previously worked with or holds interests in companies mentioned. His commentary is based solely on public information and reflects his personal views.
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