# Meta expands Ray‑Ban Meta glasses lineup with audio and Gen 3 models

Digest AI · Hardware & Compute · published 2026-09-26T01:27:00Z

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## Summary

Meta used its Connect event to push AI glasses toward everyday use, unveiling new Ray‑Ban Meta Audio frames and an expanded Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 3 line. The audio‑only glasses weigh 43 grams, deliver up to 12 hours of battery life, and include a charging case that adds another 48 hours. They launch in Clubmaster and Burbank styles, offer 23 color and lens combos, start at $349 and ship on October 13.

The Gen 3 frames add up to nine hours of use, a customizable action button, a six‑microphone array that Meta says cuts more than 90% of background noise, a 12‑megapixel camera and 3K Ultra HD video recording, with prices beginning at $449. Meta also highlighted its Muse personal AI agent, which will help users manage tasks, build habits and turn longer‑term goals into action plans without needing a phone. The company said the overall lineup will grow to more than 100 options across Ray‑Ban, Oakley and its own Meta Glasses, including prescription‑compatible and lower‑cost styles.

## Key points

- Meta unveiled Ray‑Ban Meta Audio glasses, 43 g, 12 h battery, $349, shipping Oct 13.
- Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 3 adds nine‑hour battery, six‑mic array cutting >90% noise, 12 MP camera, 3K video, $449.
- Muse AI agent will assist tasks and habit building, and Meta plans >100 glasses options across brands.

## Why it matters

Making AI glasses more wearable and functional could drive mainstream adoption, turning them into everyday computing devices and expanding Meta’s hardware ecosystem.

## Sources

1. [Meta’s AI Glasses Are Becoming More Useful, More Wearable, and More Personal](https://wersm.com/meta-ai-glasses-ray-ban-meta-audio-muse-2026) (wersm.com, 2026-09-26)

Part of the developing story: [Meta's Vision Smart Glasses AI Evolution](https://digestai.news/thread/meta-develops-camera-free-luna-smart-glasses-to-address-privacy-concerns) (4 stories)

## Cite

Digest AI, "Meta expands Ray‑Ban Meta glasses lineup with audio and Gen 3 models", 26 September 2026, https://digestai.news/story/meta-expands-rayban-meta-glasses-lineup-with-audio-and-gen-3-models

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