Meta's new Oakley smart glasses beat its Ray-Bans - and you can preorder them starting today

Several months ago, reports emerged that Meta was looking to expand beyond its current smart glasses lineup into sportier versions. Now the glasses are officially here -- and the preorder starts today.

In June, Meta launched limited-edition Oakley Meta HSTN model glasses. Staying true to the brand, the Meta version of the glasses keeps the form factor Oakley is known for, with a more flexible and rugged design that still allows athletes to take advantage of the smart glasses' capabilities, such as filming, listening to audio, and getting notifications on their runs.

Meet the Meta Oakley smart glasses

Like the original Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, the Oakley model also has camera sensors embedded along the side of the eyewear, making it a practical tool for people who are recording sportier, fast-action videos and want to accurately capture their POV while doing activities such as running, biking, and more ...