Performance AI Glasses by Oakley and Meta Launch in India

Performance AI glasses have been introduced to India by Oakley and Meta, merging Oakley’s renowned design heritage with Meta’s leading-edge technology. This innovative product showcases a striking aesthetic alongside advanced features.

Comments from Oakley Leadership

Caio Amato, Global President of Oakley, remarked on the partnership, highlighting that the brand has been dedicated to challenging norms for five decades. He mentioned that the collaboration with Meta aims to redefine reality, with a focus on enhancing athletic performance and human potential. He indicated that this marks the beginning of an exciting new phase for sports innovations.

Insights from EssilorLuxottica

Rocco Basilico, Chief Wearables Officer at EssilorLuxottica, shared enthusiasm for the introduction: This signifies an exciting new phase in the wearables space. With Oakley’s prestigious design history and Meta’s AI advancements, a new benchmark for the industry is being established. He noted that this initiative is part of a wider strategy to develop a connected eyewear category that caters to diverse lifestyles and needs, mixing design, functionality, and emotional connection to enhance user experiences.

Introducing the Oakley Meta HSTN

The Oakley Meta HSTN stands as the latest advancement in performance AI glasses. These spectacles are designed with a built-in camera, open-ear speakers, and an IPX4 water resistance rating. Continuing Oakley’s tradition of innovation, they provide Ultra HD 3K video recording, ensuring hands-free capture of moments. The integrated speakers enable users to listen to music and podcasts while staying aware of their environment.

Specifications and Features

The glasses deliver up to 8 hours of regular use and an impressive 19 hours on standby once fully charged. Fast charging is supported, achieving 50% battery in about 20 minutes, and a portable charging case offers an additional 48 hours of power.

Enhanced User Experience

The Oakley Meta HSTN seamlessly integrates with various fitness apps, including Strava and Garmin, allowing users to monitor performance in real time. With Meta’s AI capability, these glasses provide instant assistance to improve activities, enabling users to access weather updates and other information via simple voice commands. An example command might be, “Hey Meta, take a video,” prompting hands-free recording.

Localised Features for the Indian Market

For Indian customers, new AI functionalities include hands-free voice interactions and support for the Hindi language. Users can easily set Hindi as their preferred language within the Meta AI app settings to facilitate questions, media control, and communication. The AI also introduces the Celebrity AI Voice of Deepika Padukone (available in Indian English) to its diverse range of voices. Additionally, features like UPI Lite payments tailored for daily use will be introduced soon.

Frame and Lens Options

The Oakley Meta HSTN will be available in six distinct frame and lens combinations, suitable for prescription adjustments:

• 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

The starting price for this collection is set at INR 41,800. Pre-sales commenced on 25th November on sunglasshut.in, with a full release scheduled for 1st December 2025 in optical and sunglass retailers nationwide, as well as online platforms.