Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3: 9-hour battery, sixth mic and $449 price

Meta launched the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 smart glasses at $449, up from $379 for Gen 2. Battery life rises to 9 hours, a sixth microphone improves calls, and spatial audio and a customizable quick-action button are added; the camera stays at 12MP with 3K 30 fps video. Celebrity voice options were removed, while the Muse AI assistant will also come to Gen 2.

• Price rises from $379 on Gen 2 to $449 on Gen 3
• Battery life extended from 8 to 9 hours
• Sixth microphone and spatial audio added
• Camera unchanged: 12MP and 3K 30 fps video