Hypernova

Meta plans to unveil new smart glasses codenamed Hypernova at its annual Connect conference in September. These are the company's first consumer-facing smart glasses with a display that will be mounted on the appropriate lenses. The glasses were developed by Meta in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, and are expected to cost around $800. The glasses are expected to be unveiled alongside a wristband that will allow the glasses to be controlled through gestures. The Hypernova glasses are expected to have a limited display, offering a 20-degree field of view. It main...

July 2, 2012 - Meta's collaboration with Ray-Ban on smart glasses has been a huge success in the market, and now the company is stepping up its game with more models. In addition to its current lineup, Meta is rumored to be working on a high-end version of its smart glasses that has a built-in screen and is expected to be released by the end of this year, and now renders of the glasses, called Hypernova, have been revealed. According to the renders shared by tipster Arsène Lupin, the Hypernova smart glasses are paired with a wrist accessory. Despite...