Refreshed Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 arrive with battery and design upgradesImage: MetaMeta launched an updated version of its main Ray-Ban Meta glasses, starting at $449. The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 offer up to nine hours of battery life, one hour more than the Gen 2.

They also have “a new customizable action button for instant access to Meta AI” and a new six-mic array that Meta says “cuts more than 90% of background noise.” The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 has a slimmer design than the Gen 2 as well, with 27 color and lens combinations, including new Zena and Aviator frame styles.

Notably, one thing that hasn’t changed is the built-in LED light that indicates when the glasses are recording, which Meta rolled out a privacy fix for last month. Budget glasses launch along with new glasses stylesImage: MetaAlongside its pricier Ray-Ban glasses, Meta also announced some updates to its in-house line of glasses.

It’s launching a new lower-cost version of the Meta Adventurer, which will start at $249 for a basic design with black frames and gray lenses, launching October 23rd. Meta is also introducing a new “Mix & Match” program for customizing its glasses with different frames, lenses, and case colors.

Plus, its EssilorLuxottica collection is getting two new styles, Capri and Nova, and the Kylie Jenner Starfire frames are getting a new ivory colorway. Meta’s also launching a new collaboration collection with Lisa of Blackpink.

Meta Glasses are expanding to more countries starting today, too, including Singapore, South Korea, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates, with availability in Brazil “coming soon.” Meta Ray-Ban Display is coming to more regions with some new featuresPhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeA year after they originally launched, the Meta Ray-Ban Display are coming to more regions.

The glasses are on sale in the UK and Canada starting today, and they’ll be available in France, Italy, and Germany starting on October 13th. Meta’s launching a new Explore app for Display glasses where users will be able to “browse and use a growing selection of experiences built for your glasses.”

The Meta Ray-Ban Display is also getting photo editing, an improved calendar, and mirrored phone notifications. Plus, Meta says the “hologram” feature launching on its VR Glasses is rolling out on the Meta Ray-Ban Display “in Early Access on WhatsApp to Meta Ray-Ban Display users in the US later this fall.”

Screenshot: The VergeAfter launching its new Muse assistant earlier this month, Meta says it’s “working on” bringing the AI to its smart glasses. When it arrives on the glasses, Muse will be able to do things like guide your workouts, log meals, book appointments, and “help buy products you see.”

Meta also announced some new features for Muse, including video calls with a customizable live avatar of the AI. Plus, Muse agents are getting their own email addresses for completing tasks and communicating with users.

Meta is making an AI ‘charm’Mark Zuckerberg teased one last device, Muse Charm, a small AI gadget that houses the Muse agent and looks a little bit like a supersized Tamagotchi. More details will be shared “soon,” he said, but the product is supposed to ship in time for the holiday season.

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