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Meta debuts new, cheaper smart glasses under its own brand

TechCrunch • Tue, 23 Jun 2026

The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.

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The smart glasses are available in several countries starting today in a variety of color and lens combinations.

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