By EssilorLuxottica – (Massimo Sapone SVP North America Logistics & Distribution)
At EssilorLuxottica, we believe our eyes are the gateway to human empowerment. That vision took another leap forward this week at Meta Connect, where we unveiled the next generation of smart glasses – products that signal a defining moment for both our company and the broader wearables industry.
Three new launches highlight the breadth of what’s possible when eyewear meets technology:
· Ray-Ban Meta Gen2: the evolution of the world’s best-selling AI glasses, now with longer battery life, enhanced camera quality, and new styles that can be paired with Transitions Gen S lenses.
· Oakley Meta Vanguard: the next step in athletic intelligence. Designed for performance, these glasses integrate a 12MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear audio, and advanced wind noise reduction—plus seamless connection to Garmin and Strava for real-time performance data. Swappable Oakley® PRIZM™ Shield Lenses allow customization for both function and style.
· Meta Ray-Ban Display: a forward-looking prototype offering a full-color visual display inside the lenses, previewing how AI glasses may soon deliver messages, notifications, and contextual information directly in the wearer’s field of view.
These introductions are more than new products: they represent the continuation of a journey that began over a decade ago. Eyewear is now one of the fastest-growing categories in wearable technology, and with our deep expertise in vision and design, EssilorLuxottica is uniquely positioned to shape its future.
The opportunity is clear: technology, health, and lifestyle are converging, and glasses are becoming an everyday platform for empowerment.
What we launched this week underscores not only where the industry is headed, but how EssilorLuxottica is heping to build that future.
