Meta Platforms is reportedly set to introduce new Ray-Ban smart glasses models tailored for prescription wearers, marking a strategic move in its AI-enabled eyewear blueprint. These models, developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, will be available in rounded and rectangular styles and sold through traditional channels for prescription eyewear. This launch aligns with Meta's vision of a future where AI glasses become commonplace for vision correction, and its focus on prescription users comes as competitors like Apple prepare to enter the smart glasses market.

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