Oakley Meta AI glasses to be available in India from December 1: Price, specs, AI features

Meta’s new AI glasses, the Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses, are set to be available in India from December 1, complete with AI features and UPI payment options.

The Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses will include a fully integrated camera with high-resolution 3K video, open-ear speakers, and IPX4 water resistance. Users can expect up to eight hours of battery life or 19 hours on standby. There will be fast charging options and a charging case that can deliver 48 hours of additional power.

Meanwhile, Meta AI will provide instant answers and performance insights. Specific to India-based users, the glasses support full Hindi interactions with Meta AI, powered by Sarvam’s language tools. The Celebrity AI Voice will allow users to hear responses from famous personalities, with Deepika Padukone being one of the first in English.

Coming to financial features, the company is currently testing UPI QR-code payments directly from the user’s Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses, through their WhatsApp-linked bank account. Users will need to look at a QR code while wearing the glasses and say, “Hey Meta, scan and pay,” to complete a UPI Lite payment.

“Oakley Meta HSTN integrates Meta AI directly into the glasses, transforming them into a performance-ready AI companion. Athletes can ask Meta AI for fast, real-time insights and hands-free assistance. Whether checking surf conditions, getting wind analysis before a golf swing, or recording a moment to share on Stories, users simply say, “Hey Meta” to activate their assistant,” said Meta in a press release, adding, “Oakley Meta HSTN, designed for athletes and sports enthusiasts, brings a bold new dimension to AI glasses.”

The Oakley Meta HSTN AI glasses will be available in six frame and lens colour combinations, with prices starting at ₹41,800.

The collection is available for pre-sale through Sunglass Hut, and can be bought at Sunglass Hut and leading optical and eyewear retailers.