Overview
- FCC documents published earlier in March list production units named Ray‑Ban Meta Scriber (RW7002) and Blazer (RW7001), with a larger Blazer size, signaling a near‑term launch.
- The filings note support for the Wi‑Fi 6 UNII‑4 band and a charging case, upgrades that enable faster, more reliable video transfer for livestreaming and AI features.
- Bloomberg reports the upcoming pairs target prescription wearers and will be sold through traditional eyewear channels, with rounded and rectangular frame styles.
- Privacy pressure has intensified after Swedish outlets reported Kenyan contractors reviewed highly sensitive user footage, followed by a March 4 class action alleging undisclosed human review and overseas transmission.
- EssilorLuxottica says sales topped seven million pairs last year, Bloomberg reports plans to scale capacity to 20–30 million units, and a new Nearby Glasses app tries to flag smart‑glasses via Bluetooth yet missed Ray‑Bans in early tests.