Oakley and Meta on Monday introduced the Oakley Meta Vanguard, a new category of performance AI glasses, in India. The glasses are designed for high-intensity sports and training and feature an action-ready camera, integration with fitness apps, immersive audio, and Meta AI support.”Our Goal at Oakley is always to create for the future and deliver to the present,” said Caio Amato, Oakley Global President. “Oakley invented the sports performance category, now with Oakley Meta Vanguard we’re setting another new baseline for what is possible. We wanted to redefine what an eyewear could be by delivering Performance AI glasses, technological advancements that truly amplify human potential. And it’s a leap toward a new era of human possibilities.”
The glasses feature Oakley’s Three-Point Fit system with three replaceable nose pads and are optimised for use with cycling helmets and hats. They also carry an IP67 dust and water resistance rating.
Oakley Meta Vanguard includes a 12-megapixel hands-free camera with a 122-degree wide-angle lens that records up to 3K resolution, along with slow motion, hyperlapse, and adjustable video stabilisation features. The device also offers immersive open-ear audio through speakers that are six decibels louder than previous Oakley Meta models, supported by a five-microphone array for calls and voice interactions.The glasses support Meta AI integration with Garmin and other fitness apps, allowing users to track performance metrics and receive real-time updates through voice commands. Battery life is up to nine hours, with six hours of continuous audio playback, while the charging case provides an additional 36 hours of power and supports quick charging.Also Read: Redmi Note 15 Pro+ debuts in India with 200MP camera, 100W charging and 6,500mAh batteryMeta AI on Oakley Meta Vanguard also supports Hindi language interactions, enabling users to ask questions, take photos and videos, answer calls and texts, and control media in Hindi. Additional Meta AI features include hands-free voice interactions and support for UPI Lite payments.The assistant also offers a celebrity voice option, with Deepika Padukone joining Meta AI’s global lineup of voices.The Oakley Meta Vanguard collection will be available in four frame and lens combinations: Black with PRIZM 24K, White with PRIZM Black, Black with PRIZM Road, and White with PRIZM Sapphire.The full collection is available at leading optical stores, Sunglass Hut and LensCrafters, with prices starting at ₹52,300.Also Read: What’s Codex app, OpenAI’s new hub for AI coding agents on Mac(Edited by : Ajay Vaishnav)
