Sure thing, here goes nothing. Buckle up, it might get bumpy.
So there I was, minding my own business, when Meta decides to throw another pair of those fancy glasses at us. This time, it’s the Oakley Meta HSTN—had no clue what that even stands for. But here’s the kicker, some sneaky person (goes by Luna, by the way) stumbled on what could be the next big thing from Meta: a gadget with a built-in display and some funky wrist controller. Fun, right?
Mark Gurman—the dude from Bloomberg—had a scoop back in January about Meta whipping up two smart glass designs. One’s all sporty by Oakley (yawn), but then we’ve got this snazzy pair called ‘Hypernova’. Sounds like a name straight outta a sci-fi flick, doesn’t it? Anyway, Hypernova is rumored to have these cool gesture controls using some high-tech wristband—the kind that makes you feel like you’re in a spy movie.
Gurman thinks these babies might hit the shelves this year, somewhere between $1,000 and $1,400. Not pocket change, that’s for sure. So, Luna—our intrepid leaker friend—dropped some killer pics and clips on X (or is it still called Twitter? I never know what it is anymore), revealing what looks like Hypernova and its sidekick, ‘Ceres’ the wristband.
According to my sources (okay, it’s just Luna again, but roll with it), the glasses are called ‘Meta Celeste’. If that sticks, I’m guessing Meta’s riding solo on this one, which is surprising since they usually love their collabs like they’re the Avengers of eyewear or something. And don’t go looking for ‘Celeste’ in any other brand’s lineup—they’re flying solo on this one.
Here’s where it gets nifty. The wristband, relying on something called EMG—uh, what?—can pick up on gestures like pinching or rotating your hand. Imagine picking stuff on the UI without saying a word or touching anything. It’s like magic or a scene out of… well, something magical, I guess.
Now, Luna’s been on a roll, finding bits of data and tutorials, showing off this new tech. There’s even a quirky mini-game called ‘Hypertrail’ thrown in, and it vaguely reminds me of Galaga—but it uses your location somehow? Beats me how that works.
Anyway, I’m rambling. Luna keeps finding more stuff on Hypernova and Ceres. If you’re as curious—or nosy—as I am, stay tuned. Things might get even juicier.
