Overview
- The first‑generation Wayfarer frames are listed at about $224 in the US (down from $299) and AU$336 in Australia (down from AU$449) in limited‑time Amazon deals.
- The glasses pair Ray‑Ban styling with Meta’s AI features, including a 12MP ultra‑wide camera, a five‑mic array, open‑ear speakers, voice control, and real‑time translation that works locally without Wi‑Fi.
- For creators, 7NEWS reports the Gen 1 model can livestream straight to Facebook and Instagram, adding a hands‑free way to shoot first‑person video.
- Battery life is reported as up to four hours per charge with about 36 hours from the case, according to Kotaku and coverage citing PCMag.
- The discount arrives as Meta and EssilorLuxottica roll out prescription‑focused Gen 2 Ray‑Ban Optics, priced from $499 before lenses, offering context for why Gen 1 inventory is being promoted.