Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) smart glasses launched in India today with a practical upgrade that actually matters: they run for eight hours on a single charge, double the previous generation. That's sunrise to sunset without reaching for the charging case. When you do need it, 20 minutes gets you to 50%, and the case itself holds another 48 hours of power.
The glasses capture video in 3K Ultra HD with ultrawide HDR, a noticeable step up from the original. New modes like hyperlapse and slow motion are coming through software updates. But the real story here isn't the specs — it's that these are now practical enough to actually wear every day without the battery anxiety that plagued earlier smart eyewear.
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They come in three styles: the classic Wayfarer, the modern Skyler, and the Headliner, with seasonal colors like Shiny Cosmic Blue and Shiny Mystic Violet. Prices start at INR 39,900, available nationwide through Ray-Ban India and optical retailers.
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Meta is testing something more ambitious: paying for things by looking at a QR code and saying "Hey Meta, scan and pay." UPI Lite payments would process through your WhatsApp-linked bank account, turning your glasses into a payment device. It's still in testing, but it signals where this is headed — less reaching for your phone, more just living your life while wearing them.
The second-generation refresh addresses the main friction point of the first: battery life. With eight hours of actual use and a case that keeps them powered for two days, these glasses stop being a novelty and start being something you'd actually depend on.
