Bhubaneswar, Nov 28: Imagine whipping out your wallet, fumbling for your phone, or digging through your bag, only to realise you did not need any of that. Because, surprise! You can literally pay with your sunglasses. Sounds like a scene straight out of a futuristic comedy, right? Well, tech has officially decided to flex, and here we are. Sunglasses are stepping out in full-blown fintech category.

Yes, you heard that right. UPI payments through sunglasses are now a reality. Wearable shades can make payments via UPI Lite just by scanning a QR code or using a voice command.

Meta has announced its upcoming ‘Oakley Meta HSTN AI’ smart sunglasses, set to hit the Indian market this December. And these are not your average shades; they come loaded with features that would make even your smartphone feel insecure.

The biggest head-turner? You can scan and pay through your linked bank account on WhatsApp by simply saying, “Hey Meta, Scan and Pay.” That’s it, no phone, no hands, no hassle. Just a pair of supercharged shades handling your transactions with complete security.

These smart sunglasses pack 3K video recording, open-ear speakers, IPX4 water resistance, and a battery life that lasts up to 8 hours on a full charge.

For Indian users, the fun doesn’t stop there. The glasses come with an AI assistant that speaks Hindi and you can even choose to hear responses in voices like Deepika Padukone and others.

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Originally designed for athletes, the ‘Oakley Meta HSTN AI’ range offers six different frame styles with multiple lens colours. Prices start from Rs 41,800.

This story is compiled by Krishna P Hota.