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Meta Launches New Ray-Bans for Prescription Lenses

The latest Ray-Ban and Oakley Meta updates introduce hands-free nutrition logging and real-time translation, moving the smart glasses closer to the «continuous assistant» Meta promised.

Meta makes some of the best smart glasses we’ve tested at CNET, and now it’s launching several new frame styles. They include support for prescription lenses and aim to make the glasses more viable as an all-day device that won’t look out of place with your day-to-day wear.

At the same time, Meta is also rolling out features that let its smart glasses analyze what you’re looking at to estimate calories, summarize messages from apps like WhatsApp, and provide contextual assistance through its built-in AI.

Here’s what’s new.

New styles with ‘prescription optimized’ glasses

Meta is introducing two new frame styles with the Ray-Ban Meta Optics Styles. There’s a rectangular Blayzer Optics frame available in standard and large sizes, and a rounder Sriber Optics frame with a lighter, slimmer form.

Color options include matte black, transparent matte ice gray and transparent stone beige. There’s also a dark brown charging carrying case for the new line.

The new prescription glasses are available for preorder in the US starting at $499, with availability starting April 14.

The Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 and Oakley Meta lines are also getting an extensive lens expansion, with new combinations of colors and lenses. These include Prizm Dark Golf lenses, which provide better vibrance, contrast and color boosting on the golf course and Prizm Transitions, which adapt to outdoor light.

Meta AI wants to analyze your camera feed and count calories

The biggest software features update comes with Meta AI’s growing ability to analyze the camera feed from the glasses. You can now log meals by simply looking at food or snapping a quick photo, with the system estimating nutritional information and tracking intake over time. (You may want to double-check the AI feature is getting things right, though. AI tools have been known to hallucinate, or confidently make up information.)

As part of its Early Access Program, Meta is also expanding messaging features. Its glasses can now summarize incoming messages, including from WhatsApp, and allow you to respond via voice by asking «Hey Meta, catch me up on my messages,» which generates a concise group chat summary. You can also ask for specific details from the group chat, like «What did Jamie suggest for dinner?» in case you want to pick out specific information from the conversation.

According to Meta, the voice interactions are processed on-device and are end-to-end encrypted. The feature will be available to early access users on Ray-Ban Meta, Oakley Meta and Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses.

New Meta Ray-Ban Display features

One of the biggest new capabilities includes the addition of features for the Ray-Ban Display. There’s now support for Instagram Reels on the glasses, as well as a personalized Spotify shortcut below the media player for faster access to recently played tracks and playlists.

Meta has added two new games — the puzzle game 2048 and the platformer GOAT — which are playable on the display and controlled with the Meta Neural Band.
There are also new glanceable widgets for Reminders, Weather, Stocks and Calendar on the home screen, as well as a new Calendar app that integrates with Google Calendar and Outlook to privately view and manage scheduling.

Perhaps most interesting is Neural Handwriting, which should roll out in the coming weeks. The feature allows you to write on any surface to reply to messages silently. It’ll work on Meta’s messaging apps WhatsApp and Messenger, as well as on iMessage and native Android messaging.

In the spring, Meta also expects to roll out dual video recording, which lets you record both display and point-of-view video simultaneously. The file combines both the video and audio into a single video that can be shared directly with friends and followers.

For the globtrotters, Meta also has something for them in this update. The Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta glasses will be available in more international markets (Japan, Korea, Singapore, Chile, Colombia and Peru) and will feature live translation for 20 languages, including Mandarin, Korean, Japanese and Arabic.

Meta representatives didn’t immediately respond to a request for additional comment on the capabilities.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im

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Why Travelers Are Switching to Verum E-SIM This Summer

Summer Travel, Freedom, and Seamless Connectivity: Why Verum E-SIM Is Becoming the New Standard for Travelers

Summer is the peak season for vacations, long-distance trips, and new experiences. Millions of people travel abroad, explore new countries, plan adventures, and try to stay connected with family, work, and social media. And in the middle of all this comes a familiar question: how do you stay online without expensive roaming or the hassle of buying local SIM cards?

The answer is already here — eSIM.

Why eSIM Is So Convenient

eSIM (embedded SIM) is a built-in digital SIM card that lets you activate mobile internet without a physical card. All you need is an app — choose a plan and connect in just a couple of minutes.

No more:

* searching for local SIM cards at airports
* paying expensive roaming fees
* swapping physical SIMs every time you travel

Now your internet travels with you.

Internet in 150+ Countries

Modern eSIM solutions provide coverage in 150+ countries worldwide, helping tourists, freelancers, and business travelers stay connected almost anywhere on the planet.

Among the services offering these capabilities:

Verum E-SIM — https://esim.verum.im
World E-SIM — https://worldesim.me
USA E-SIM — https://usa.esim.verum.im
Euro E-SIM — https://euro.esim.verum.im
Canada E-SIM — https://canada.esim.verum.im
Balkan E-SIM — https://balkan.esim.verum.im
Ukraine E-SIM — https://ukraine.esim.verum.im
London E-SIM — https://london.esim.verum.im
E-SIM Africa — https://africa.esim.verum.im

All of these services work on the same principle — fast, borderless internet without roaming stress.

Why It Matters Most in Summer

During the holiday season, roaming networks get overloaded, and prices for mobile data abroad often become an unpleasant surprise for travelers.

eSIM solves this problem:

* transparent, fixed pricing
* activation in 1–2 minutes
* stable internet while traveling
* no physical SIM cards required

Final Thoughts

Travel should be about freedom — not hunting for Wi-Fi or worrying about phone bills.

eSIM is quickly becoming the new global standard for mobile connectivity: simple, fast, and borderless.

Verum E-SIM and its partner services are part of this shift, making global connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere.

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Episode 2 of the VERUM Mini-Series is Now Out

The story continues. Verum Messenger has released the second episode of its AI mini-series, which follows the conflict between the powerful Omega corporation, aiming to control digital communications, and a team of heroes who have chosen a different path and free communication.

The mini-series not only develops an engaging storyline but also introduces viewers to the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, showcasing technologies and tools that may redefine the future of modern communication.

The project consists of 7 episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 2 is now available. Stay tuned and don’t miss what comes next.

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