Iron Man reports on Meta's expansion of its smart glasses line with Oakley and Prada, aiming for athletes and high-fashion consumers.
Iron Man reports on Meta's expansion of its smart glasses line with Oakley and Prada, aiming for athletes and high-fashion consumers.

Suit Up... With Shades!

Alright people Tony Stark here and I'm about to drop some knowledge hotter than a repulsor blast. Meta the company that occasionally distracts us from the impending doom of humanity is teaming up with Luxottica to unleash AI powered smart glasses under the Oakley and Prada brands. It's like they're saying 'Hey you can be stylish AND track your every move! Win win right?'

Oakley: For the Athlete Who Has Everything (Except Privacy)

Apparently the Ray Ban Meta glasses were a smash hit with people recording themselves doing extreme sports. Who knew? So now Oakley's getting in on the action. These glasses are supposedly more weather resistant perfect for those days when you're shredding the slopes and need to simultaneously record your epic wipeouts for posterity. Expect to shell out around $360 for these bad boys because apparently looking cool while face planting into a snowdrift is priceless.

Prada: Because You Can't Save the World Looking Drab

But wait there's more! Meta's also partnering with Prada because what tech revolution is complete without a touch of high fashion? These glasses are perfect for those who want to look effortlessly chic while secretly running facial recognition on everyone they meet. I'm told Prada's thicker frames are ideal for housing all the techie bits. Form AND function baby! Plus with my help these will be JARVIS compatible in no time.

Meta's Vision: 10 Million Pairs by 2026!

EssilorLuxottica CEO Francesco Milleri is aiming for a staggering 10 million units annually by 2026. That's a lot of people walking around with cameras on their faces. On the bright side maybe we'll finally get some decent footage of what cats do when we're not home. Or maybe we'll just end up with more influencer content. The possibilities are endless and slightly terrifying.

The Competition Is Heating Up! Let the Best Specs Win

Of course Meta's not the only player in this game. Alphabet's hooking up with Warby Parker and Snap is... well Snap is doing whatever Snap does. It's a race to see who can get the most data from your eyeballs. Personally I'm sticking with my Mark XLVII thank you very much. Integrated HUD enhanced targeting and zero chance of ending up on a 'people of Walmart' list.

Future's So Bright I Gotta Wear Smart Glasses

So there you have it folks. The future is here and it's being beamed directly into your eyeballs. Whether you're hitting the slopes or attending a fashion show there's a pair of smart glasses waiting for you. Just remember with great power comes great responsibility... and the potential for accidentally live streaming your most embarrassing moments. You've been warned. Stark out!


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