Meta Advances Smart Glasses with New Oakley Collaboration and 'Hypernova' Development

Hamid Siddiqui / January 22, 2025 2:50pm News

Meta is gearing up for a new line of smart glasses co-branded with Oakley, targeting athletes and active users. The upcoming product, codenamed 'Supernova 2', will feature Sphaera glasses and a central camera. Additionally, the more advanced 'Hypernova' is in development, promising significant advancements. Both offerings precede Meta's anticipated true AR glasses, 'Orion', expected by 2027.

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