US EditionGarmin Powers Live Data for Oakley Meta Vanguard AI Glasses - Garmin (NYSE:GRMN)
The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses offer athletes integration with Garmin and Strava apps, 3K video capture, and up to nine hours of battery life for enhanced performance.
- On September 17, 2025, during the Meta Connect keynote, Meta introduced its new smart eyewear designed for athletes, which became available for preorder immediately, with shipments beginning October 21.
- Meta developed the Vanguards as a next-generation product for serious athletes, supported by partners Garmin and Strava, following earlier Oakley HSTN models geared toward low-impact sports.
- The glasses weigh 66 grams, feature a 12MP centered camera with 3K 30fps video and IP67 water resistance, and include a programmable action button optimized for helmet use.
- Retailing at $499, the glasses deliver up to nine hours of mixed-use battery performance, with a charging case that adds an extra 36 hours and supports rapid charging to half capacity in just 20 minutes. They also feature Meta’s most powerful open-ear speakers to date.
- Meta plans to launch the Oakley Meta Vanguard in several countries including the US and Italy, with the product promising enhanced athletic utility and a stronger health-focused ecosystem.
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