Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) AI Glasses Debut in India with 3K Video, Hindi AI, and UPI Payments

Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) AI glasses will be available in India starting today, bringing sharper video capture, significantly improved battery life, upgraded Meta AI experiences, and refreshed styles that blend iconic design with everyday utility. The collection will be available nationwide at Ray-Ban India and leading optical and eyewear retailers, with prices starting at INR 39,900.

Next-Generation AI Glasses for Every Lifestyle

Building on the success of the first-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) delivers sharper 3K Ultra HD video capture, ultrawide HDR, and upgraded Meta AI experiences. With up to 8 hours of battery life, fast charging to 50% in 20 minutes, and a charging case providing an additional 48 hours of power, Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) is designed to keep up from sunrise to sundown. New capture modes like hyperlapse and slow motion will roll out through software updates later, making storytelling even more creative and immersive.

New Styles, Colors, and Limited Editions

Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 arrives in the legendary Wayfarer, the modern Skyler, and the popular Headliner styles. This year’s lineup introduces seasonal colors such as Shiny Cosmic Blue, Shiny Mystic Violet, and Shiny Asteroid Grey.

Smarter, More Helpful Meta AI

Meta AI becomes more useful across everyday scenarios. Users can say “Hey Meta” to get instant answers, recommendations, or creative prompts. Conversation Focus enhances voices in loud settings and Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) now supports full Hindi interaction, allowing users to speak naturally to Meta AI for tasks like asking questions, capturing photos and videos, controlling media, and responding to messages.

Meta AI Now Has Celebrity AI Voice

Recently, Meta AI introduced Celebrity AI Voice, enabling users to interact with the assistant in natural spoken conversation. People can now interact with Deepika Padukone’s AI voice. She joined Meta AI’s global lineup of voices for the assistant, including many other recognizable celebrity voices to choose from.

Testing UPI-Lite payments

Soon, you’ll be able to experience a new feature that allows you to make secure UPI QR-code payments directly from your Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) glasses. Simply look at a QR code while wearing your glasses and say, “Hey Meta, scan and pay” to complete a UPI Lite payment – no need to reach for your phone. Payments will be processed through your WhatsApp-linked bank account, making everyday transactions quicker and more seamless than ever.

AI-Powered Eyewear for Athletes: Oakley Meta HSTN Arrives in India at ₹41,800

Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses will be available in India starting December 1, introducing a new category of performance-focused AI eyewear created for athletes, sports enthusiasts, and everyday champions. The collection will be available for pre-sale on Sunglass Hut starting today and will be available to buy nationwide at Sunglass Hut and leading optical and eyewear retailers, with prices starting at INR 41,800.
AI Power Meets Athletic Performance

Oakley Meta HSTN, designed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, brings a bold new dimension to AI glasses. With a fully integrated camera for hands-free capture, open-ear speakers, and IPX4 water resistance, HSTN keeps up with high-intensity activity. The glasses also offer up to 8 hours of battery life, 19 hours on standby, fast charging, and a charging case delivering 48 hours of additional power. High-resolution 3K video lets users record epic moments on the go, while built-in Meta AI provides instant answers and performance insights, from surf conditions to golf wind analysis.

Smarter Everyday AI Built In

Oakley Meta HSTN integrates Meta AI directly into the glasses, transforming them into a performance-ready AI companion. Athletes can ask Meta AI for fast, real-time insights and hands-free assistance. Whether checking surf conditions, getting wind analysis before a golf swing, or recording a moment to share on Stories, users simply say, “Hey Meta” to activate their assistant.

Talk to Your AI Glasses in Hindi

Oakley Meta HSTN now supports full Hindi interaction with Meta AI. Users can enable Hindi through Device Settings in the Meta AI app. Powered by Sarvam’s language tools, this update allows users to ask questions, capture content, control media, make calls, and get information entirely in Hindi.
Celebrity AI Voice Arrives on Meta AI

Meta AI now includes Celebrity AI Voice, allowing users to hear responses in familiar, expressive voices. One of the first voices available in English is the AI voice of Deepika Padukone. She joined Meta AI’s global lineup of voices for the assistant, including many recognizable celebrity voices to choose from.

Testing UPI-Lite payments

Soon, you’ll be able to experience a new feature that allows you to make secure UPI QR-code payments directly from your Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses. Simply look at a QR code while wearing your glasses and say, “Hey Meta, scan and pay” to complete a UPI Lite payment – no need to reach for your phone. Payments will be processed through your WhatsApp-linked bank account, making everyday transactions quicker and more seamless than ever.

We look forward to athletes and creators across India experiencing the performance-driven innovation of Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses.

Oakley Meta HSTNs will be available in six frame and lens color combinations, all Rx-ready, allowing wearers to choose the perfect pair:

• Oakley Meta HSTN Warm Grey with PRIZM™ Ruby Lenses
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with PRIZM™ Polar Black Lenses
• Oakley Meta HSTN Brown Smoke with PRIZM™ Polar Deep-Water Lenses
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Transitions Amethyst Lenses
• Oakley Meta HSTN Clear with Transitions Grey Lenses
• Oakley Meta HSTN Black with Clear Lenses

Smart Glasses That See Through Sound: Tushar Shaw’s Perceivia Wins National Innovation Award

Nineteen-year-old Tushar Shaw from Bengaluru, pursuing second-year engineering student from Scaler School of Technology, has crafted not just a gadget but a gesture of social imagination. His creation, Perceivia — intuitive glasses for the visually impaired — earned him a place among the national winners of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2025.

Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is the company’s flagship education programme that challenges young minds to identify real-world problems and develop solutions using technology. This year the four winning teams from the themes AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat; Future of Health, Hygiene, and Well-being in India; Environmental Sustainability via Technology; and Social Change through Sport and Tech, received a grant of ₹1 crore incubation support at IIT Delhi.

Perceivia is designed to help visually impaired users perceive their surroundings through sound. Using an integrated suite of audio sensors, object-recognition cameras, and AI-based spatial analysis, the glasses detect and describe what lies ahead — from identifying objects and estimating distances to recognising human voices and faces. The device alerts users through subtle vibrations or real-time voice feedback, creating a kind of “sensory map” of their environment.

I grew up next door to a visually impaired neighbour,” Tushar recalls. I saw firsthand how daily tasks like crossing a road, identifying people, or locating objects could become monumental challenges. I knew I had to create something that gave them a sense of independence.

At the time, he admits, his ambition far outpaced his technical competence. “I had no background in computer vision or hardware design,” he says. “But Samsung Solve for Tomorrow gave me not just the resources, but also the confidence and mentorship to bridge that gap.”

I used Gemini 2.0 Flash for screen description and built facial and object recognition features using datasets contributed by visually impaired volunteers,” he explains. Their feedback helped me identify gaps in the prototype — what worked in theory often needed to be rethought in practice.

The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow programme, which invited thousands of young innovators across India to develop solutions for the nation’s most pressing challenges, gave Tushar both the stage and the support system to bring his idea to life.

We were taught how to understand markets, conduct research, and engage with potential partners. It was a crash course in how to turn an idea into an enterprise, says Tushar.

Tushar’s project was selected by a distinguished jury comprising senior Samsung leadership and experts from academia, government, and industry. His innovation emerged as a winner under the theme ‘AI for a Safer, Smarter, and Inclusive Bharat’, one of four focus areas in this year’s competition — alongside Future of Health and Hygiene, Environmental Sustainability through Technology, and Social Change through Sport and Tech.

For Tushar, the triumph marks both an end and a beginning. “Winning Samsung Solve for Tomorrow has opened doors I hadn’t even dared to knock on,” he smiles. “I want to collaborate with brands specialising in accessibility tech, refine the product’s design, and make it affordable for people across India. I’m also continuing my studies — there’s still so much to learn before I can build something truly transformative.”

In the coming year, he plans to test Perceivia with a wider group of users, gather feedback from mobility trainers, and integrate features for indoor navigation. His ultimate goal? To make the device as ubiquitous and indispensable as spectacles — not a luxury for the few, but a right for all.