Meta is reportedly preparing to launch a pair of Oakley smart glasses later this year. According to a recent The Bloomberg reportMeta plans to expand its AI-powered eyewear lineup beyond its current partnership with Ray-Ban. The report says that the new glasses will be based on Oakley’s Sphaera model, which is designed for athletes such as runners and cyclists, and will have a camera positioned closer to the center of the frame for better arrest.

A representative for Meta did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Oakley is part of Luxottica, which also owns a portfolio of high-end fashion eyewear brands, including Ray-Ban, suggesting that Meta could further expand its smart glasses offerings in more brands in the future.

These efforts aim to strengthening Meta’s position in AIas well as augmented and virtual reality, in which the company has invested heavily over the years despite slow consumer adoption.

Like Meta’s Ray-Ban collection of smart glasses, the Oakley version is expected to offer the same features, including AI tools and the ability to take photos and videos and interact through voice commands. However, this model will not include a display, the report says.

At the same time, Meta is reportedly developing a more advanced pair of smart glasses, codenamed “Hypernova,” with a built-in display to show notifications from its smart assistant. . This model, expected to be launched later this year, can also include temple controls on the frame and can be shipped with a wrist strap that enables additional controls.

The report also says that Meta is considering launching new wearables, including watches and earbuds with built-in cameras that analyze the surrounding environment in real time.

Both products will be part of a broader push to integrate AI deeper into consumer devices and better compete with the Apple Watch and AirPods. Bloomberg also reported that Apple is exploring adding cameras to its own earbuds.