Meta launches prescription-first AI glasses, with US preorders starting at $499
Meta introduced Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer and Scriber frames for prescription users, with US preorders starting at $499 and retail availability from April 14.
Meta is pushing AI glasses toward mainstream eyewear by centering prescription users. In its March 31, 2026 newsroom update, the company introduced Blayzer and Scriber frames and set US preorder pricing at $499.
Meta also said optical retail availability starts April 14 in the US and select international markets. That timing puts hardware and software updates into one release cycle.
The announcement included new software features such as nutrition logging and message summaries for supported users.
For a parallel look at AI product pricing pressure, see our analysis of Google's Veo 3.1 Lite launch.
Meta's frame and preorder details come from the official newsroom announcement.
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