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    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "what%20is%20the%20latest%20version%20of%20the%20meta%20glasses%3F%20and%20can%20they%20be%20updated%3F"
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        "content": "Here\u2019s the latest on Meta\u2019s smart glasses as of April 2026 \u2014 including what models are current and whether you can update them.\n\n---\n\n## 1. The Latest Models  \n\nMeta has released several new and upgraded AI smart glasses recently:\n\n- **Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2)** \u2014 These are Meta\u2019s newest mainstream AI smart glasses. They include upgraded cameras, improved battery life, new frame styles, and more color/lens options. ([androidcentral.com](https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-gen-3?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Ray-Ban Meta Blayzer Optics (Gen 2)** & **Ray-Ban Meta Scriber Optics (Gen 2)** \u2014 These styles, announced in late March 2026, are designed specifically to support nearly all prescription needs. Blayzer is a rectangular style (available in Standard and Large), while Scriber has a rounded frame. ([about.fb.com](https://about.fb.com/news/2026/03/meta-ai-glasses-built-for-prescriptions/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Oakley Meta HSTN** \u2014 This is Meta\u2019s performance-focused AI glasses line tailored more toward athletes and outdoor use. It includes features like built-in camera, open-ear speakers, water resistance, etc. ([about.fb.com](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/06/introducing-oakley-meta-glasses-a-new-category-of-performance-ai-glasses/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **Meta Ray-Ban Display** \u2014 A newer premium offering that adds a built-in full-color display in the lens and comes with a \u201cNeural Band\u201d wristband for intuitive control through subtle gestures. ([about.fb.com](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\n## 2. Can These Glasses Be Updated?\n\nYes \u2014 Meta\u2019s smart glasses *can* be updated, and they are actively receiving both firmware and software enhancements.\n\n### What Upgrades Have Been Rolled Out\n\n- **Firmware updates**: These improve hardware performance aspects like video stabilization, language support, etc. For example, firmware **v19.2** enabled selectable video stabilization for Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 1) and Oakley Meta models. ([digitaltrends.com](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/meta-breathes-new-life-into-your-gen-1-ray-ban-smart-glasses/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **v21 Software Update**: Launched recently, this adds features like *Conversation Focus* (to make voices clearer in noisy environments), better Spotify integration for song suggestions based on what you're looking at, and more. It\u2019s available via Meta's *Early Access Program*. ([about.fb.com](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/12/updates-to-meta-ai-glasses-conversation-focus-spotify-integration/amp/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- **v22 Update**: Released in February 2026, this brings further improvements \u2014 clearer voice audio, improved live-AI interactions, and added language support (including Dutch) for Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta. ([androidheadlines.com](https://www.androidheadlines.com/2026/02/meta-smart-glasses-firmware-22-update-conversation-focus.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n### Update Process & Device Support\n\n- Users typically update through the **Meta AI app** connected to the glasses. Devices receive firmware and software enhancements that expand functionality over time. ([about.fb.com](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/12/updates-to-meta-ai-glasses-conversation-focus-spotify-integration/amp/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- For example, first-generation Ray-Ban Meta glasses have seen feature additions well after their initial release \u2014 video stabilization, new firmware features, etc. ([digitaltrends.com](https://www.digitaltrends.com/wearables/meta-breathes-new-life-into-your-gen-1-ray-ban-smart-glasses/?utm_source=openai))\n\n- The Gen 2 models and newer ones (like Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Blayzer/Scriber, Oakley Meta HSTN) are built with the latest platforms and are clearly meant to support ongoing updates. ([androidcentral.com](https://www.androidcentral.com/gaming/virtual-reality/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-gen-3?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Bottom Line\n\n- The **latest versions** of Meta\u2019s smart glasses include the Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) line \u2014 now with new prescription-ready styles like Blayzer Optics and Scriber Optics \u2014 plus the Display model and Oakley Meta performance line.  \n- And **yes**, Meta is actively updating these glasses: firmware enhancements, new software features, live-AI improvements, and support for more use cases are all being added over time.  \n\nIf you tell me which model you have (or are considering), I can give you more specific info on what updates are supported and how to get them."
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "where%20in%20dublin%20ireland%20can%20i%20purchase%20the%20meta%20glassses%3F"
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are some places in and around Dublin, Ireland where you can buy Meta / Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses \u2014 either in-store or online with shipping to Dublin:  \n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\uded2 Retailers & Stores\n\n1. **Vision Express**  \n   - Carries Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses both *online* and *in store* across Ireland. You can try them, customize lenses, etc. ([visionexpress.ie](https://www.visionexpress.ie/brands/ray-ban-meta?utm_source=openai))  \n   - They also offer delivery throughout Ireland. ([visionexpress.ie](https://www.visionexpress.ie/ai-glasses/ray-ban-meta?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Currys Ireland**  \n   - Has Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) Wayfarer models (both clear and with transitions lenses) in stock. ([currys.ie](https://www.currys.ie/products/rayban-meta-wayfarer-gen-2-glasses-matte-black-with-clear-lenses-10291898.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n3. **Edel-Optics.ie**  \n   - An online retailer that stocks a variety of Ray-Ban Meta models; many are ready to dispatch soon. ([edel-optics.ie](https://www.edel-optics.ie/WAYFARER-%28RW4012-601S1Z%29-by-Ray-Ban-Meta.html?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n## \ud83c\udf10 Official / Direct Purchases\n\n- **Ray-Ban Ireland (ray-ban.com)**  \n  - Their site confirms the Meta glasses are available in Ireland. Ray-Ban\u2019s store-locator can help you find certified stockists in Dublin who carry \u201cRay-Ban Meta\u201d in-store. ([ray-ban.com](https://www.ray-ban.com/ireland/c/frequently-asked-questions-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you want, I can pull up a list of specific Dublin stores (addresses/shop names) that have them in stock right now. Would you prefer that?"
    },
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "ys%20please"
    },
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        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "Here are specific stores in Dublin (and close by) where you can try and purchase Ray-Ban Meta / Meta smart glasses, plus tips on what to check beforehand:\n\n---\n\n## \ud83d\udccd Dublin Stores with Stock or Demos\n\n1. **Vision Express \u2013 Henry Street, Dublin**\n   - Carries Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses in store. You can try them on, see how they feel and suit, etc. ([visionexpress.ie](https://www.visionexpress.ie/smart-glasses?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Their website says Ray-Ban Meta is *available in store and online* at the Henry Street location. ([visionexpress.ie](https://www.visionexpress.ie/smart-glasses?utm_source=openai))\n\n2. **Ray-Ban Official Store \u2013 Grafton Street, Dublin 2**\n   - Ray-Ban has a store on Grafton Street that is listed as an official location in Ireland where the Meta line is sold. ([stores.ray-ban.com](https://stores.ray-ban.com/ireland?utm_source=openai))  \n   - Note: \u201cofficial stockist\u201d status doesn\u2019t always guarantee immediate availability of every model \u2014 call ahead.  \n\n---\n\n## \u2705 Other Helpful Options & Tips\n\n- **Vision Express Stores Generally**  \n  The chain states that you can purchase Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses \u201cin any of our stores.\u201d ([visionexpress.ie](https://www.visionexpress.ie/brands/ray-ban-meta?utm_source=openai))  \n  Use the store locator on Vision Express\u2019s site to find branches nearest to you, then phone ahead to check specific models or sizes.  \n\n- **Ray-Ban Ireland / Ray-Ban.com**\n  You can also buy directly through Ray-Ban\u2019s site, often with shipping or in-store pick-up options where available. ([ray-ban.com](https://www.ray-ban.com/ireland/c/frequently-asked-questions-ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses?utm_source=openai))  \n\n---\n\nIf you like, I can check *right now* whether the particular model you're after (for example, Gen 2 Wayfarer, Display version, etc.) is in stock at those Dublin stores."
    }
]