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Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses might soon get new Scriber and Blazer models

Meta is doubling down on AI glasses with new Ray-Ban variants.

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The front of the Ray-Ban Meta smartglasses.
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Meta’s push into AI wearables isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

A new FCC filing has revealed that two upcoming Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, namely “Scriber” and “Blazer”. This listing hints at the launch being right around the corner.

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It also describes the devices as production units, which means that Meta is already past the prototype stage and gearing up for release.

What’s next in Meta’s smart glass lineup?

The FCC database has confirmed two distinct models: Ray-Ban Meta Scriber and Ray-Ban Meta Blazer. Interestingly, the Blazer model could arrive in two sizes, including a larger variant that Meta hasn’t offered before in the lineup. Both models are also expected to arrive with a portable charging case, continuing the design choice from the previous generations.

It’s not just a new design

While finer details are still unknown, there are clear hints at meaningful upgrades. The new models carry model numbers RW7001 and RW7002, a noticeable jump from earlier generations, which could point to significant internal changes. This might include a newer chipset and support for WiFi 6 UNII-4 band that brings data speeds, connectivity reliability, and access to livestreaming and real-time AI processing.

This might be more than an incremental product update. Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have already seen strong growth, with millions of units sold and production targets ramping up significantly. At the same time, the company is shifting focus away from VR and toward wearables.

Although there are still plenty of details we don’t have about Scriber and Blazer. Aspects like its final design, camera hardware, and features (like AI) are still unknown. And based on the name, these might be non-display AI glasses rather than AI-focused devices.

Vikhyaat Vivek
Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, with a focus on…
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