Tech Desk 
Aug 23, 2025
Meta is set to introduce its next-generation smart glasses, codenamed Hypernova, in September, according to a report by Bloomberg.
It is anticipated that the gadget will have a tiny augmented reality screen in the right lens that will enable users to access alerts and mini apps.
The Hypernova glasses have a more sophisticated feature set than the current Meta Ray-Bans, making them a major improvement.
They will, however, cost more; the base model is anticipated to start at about $800.
According to Bloomberg, which cited people with knowledge of the situation, this is $200 less than initially estimated.
There are differing opinions among industry analysts regarding the Hypernova glasses' chances of success.
The key question for Hypernova will be how much it departs from the Ray-Ban model, according to CCS Insight analyst Leo Gebbie.
According to Gebbie, "The fact that these glasses look like regular eyewear from a well-known brand and offer an impressive feature set at a relatively affordable price point has driven demand for them."
IDC head of wearables Frederick Stanbrell said the Hypernova glasses could eventually take the place of smartphones.
According to Stanbrell: "These new high-end Hypernova smart glasses are taking over more tasks that can be done by a phone by including things like a small screen in the bottom right of the right lens, creating Meta's first augmented reality glasses available to consumers."
It is anticipated that the glasses will also have a voice-activated AI query tool and a camera comparable to that of smartphones.
