Meta just dropped some exciting news for tech fans in India—their Ray-Ban smart glasses are finally headed to Indian shores.
During Meta’s recent Connect conference, the company revealed plans to bring its Ray-Ban smart glasses to India in the coming months. While they’re keeping tight-lipped about exact dates and prices, the announcement has already created buzz among tech enthusiasts nationwide. These aren’t your average sunglasses—they can snap photos, record videos, play music, and even translate conversations on the fly.
Tech-Loaded Eyewear Enters Indian Market
After selling these smart glasses in the US and Europe since last year, Meta’s finally bringing them to India. The glasses, born from Meta’s partnership with sunglasses giant Ray-Ban, mark the company’s big bet on wearable tech that people might actually want to wear.
India’s smart glasses market is still pretty small, but it’s growing fast. You can already find some options from lesser-known brands, but nothing with the brand recognition of Ray-Ban or the tech muscle of Meta behind it. What’s nice is that you’ll be able to get them with prescription lenses if you need them, not just as sunglasses.
Talk in English, hear in French.
The coolest trick these glasses can do? Translation on the go. Using Meta’s AI, the glasses can translate conversations as they happen—imagine speaking in English and your friend hearing French, all without pulling out your phone.
Right now, they can handle translations between English and a handful of European languages like French, Spanish, Italian, and German. No Indian languages yet, which is a bit of a missed opportunity for the India launch. Meta says they’re working on adding more languages down the road, which would make these glasses way more useful in India, where people speak dozens of different languages.
Not Just Translators—They Do Everything
These smart specs pack a bunch of features into normal-looking frames. Here’s what you can do with them:
- Take 12-megapixel photos with a quick tap on the frame.
- Record videos in full HD without pulling out your phone.
- Listen to music without blocking outside sounds.
- Answer calls without digging for your smartphone.
- Ask Meta AI questions just by speaking naturally.
- Post directly to Instagram and Facebook with voice commands.
The open-ear speakers are particularly clever—they direct sound to your ears without blocking out traffic noise or conversations, which seems pretty important for safety on India’s busy streets.
Your Privacy Matters (They Promise)
After years of privacy scandals, Meta knows people are skeptical. They’ve added some obvious safety features—like a light that turns on whenever the camera is recording. That way, people around you know when they’re on camera.
The glasses are also built to handle a bit of rain and dust, which makes sense for India’s varied weather. No word yet on battery life in India’s hot summers, though—that’ll be something to watch for in real-world tests when they launch.
How Much Will They Cost?
Nobody knows exactly what these glasses will cost in India yet. In the US, they sell for around $299, which converts to roughly ₹25,000. But once you factor in import duties and taxes, the Indian price tag could be higher.
Will Indians pay premium prices for smart glasses? Meta’s betting yes—especially among young tech enthusiasts in major cities. They’ll be available in classic Ray-Ban styles like Wayfarer and Round, so at least you know they’ll look good.
For anyone who’s been waiting to try wearable tech that doesn’t look like you strapped a computer to your face, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses might be worth checking out when they hit stores. Just don’t expect them to replace your phone entirely—they’re more of a cool accessory that lets you stay connected without constantly staring at a screen.
