According to Bloomberg, Meta is preparing a high-performance version of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with a built-in screen, potentially launching as early as the end of the year. Codenamed "Hypernova," these new glasses will support running applications and displaying photos, controllable via gestures and capacitive touch on both sides of the frame.
Reports indicate that Hypernova's screen will only appear in the lower right quadrant of the right lens, providing optimal viewing when looking downward. After device activation, icons will appear horizontally on the main screen, similar in layout to the Meta Quest VR device interface.
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Compared to the current Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Hypernova boasts more advanced cameras and further developed capabilities for integrating AI chatbots into the glasses. Bloomberg suggests Hypernova's price could exceed $1,000, potentially reaching $1,300-$1,400, significantly higher than the current Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses starting at $299.
It's noteworthy that Meta is reserving its more advanced augmented reality technology for its currently under-development "Orion" glasses project. In contrast, Hypernova targets the "mid-range" smart glasses market, similar to products like Rokid showcased at CES, which display green text. Hypernova's high price point is likely due to the potential inclusion of the "neural" wristband controller (codename "Ceres") from the Orion project.
Meta is already developing the next-generation product, "Hypernova2," featuring a dual screen and slated for a 2027 release.
