Senator Patricia Bullrich surprised everyone by appearing at a Senate session wearing striking white-framed glasses during a debate on labor reform. This event not only sparked political debate but also triggered a wave of online searches to learn more about the details and price of this sophisticated accessory. According to a survey by the Argentine News Agency, the smart glasses Ray-Ban Meta, a collaboration between the historic eyewear brand and the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, are not for every budget. In the local market, through Mercado Libre, the price for the base model (Wayfarer) of the second generation ranges from ARS 720,000 to ARS 1,500,000, depending on the type of lens (polarized, transition, mirrored), the color of the frame, and the seller. They feature speakers on the arms that project sound directly into the user's ear immersively, allowing them to listen to calls, audio, or even the parliamentary session—as Bullrich argued—without blocking ambient sound. They are controlled by voice commands to perform searches, reply to messages, or handle basic phone functions without needing to take the phone out of their pocket. This mix of classic design and cutting-edge spy technology has positioned them as one of the most coveted (and controversial) gadgets of the moment, to the point of making their way into the very chamber of the Argentine Senate.
