Meta's next AI glasses are reportedly designed with prescription lenses in mind

Billions of people already wear prescription glasses, but soon they might be talking to them too. Meta and Ray-Ban are preparing to launch two new AI-powered smart glasses specifically designed for prescription lens wearers, marking the first time the tech giant has targeted this massive demographic directly.

The new models, featuring rectangular and rounded frame styles, will be sold through traditional eyewear channels rather than tech stores. While prescription lenses can already be added to existing Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses, these upcoming versions appear purpose-built for vision correction users from the ground up.

The glasses, likely codenamed Scriber and Blazer based on recent federal filings, won't include displays but will offer the same AI capabilities that have made smart glasses increasingly popular. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has previously emphasized the untapped potential in this market, noting that it's difficult to envision a future where most prescription glasses aren't equipped with artificial intelligence features.

The announcement is expected next week, though these won't represent a completely new generation of Meta's smart eyewear technology.