The Meta Ray-Ban has been a desirable gear for content creators over the last few years but Meta wanted to create more than just a pair of glasses with a camera. Hence, at Meta’s Annual Connect conference, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses – a new line of smart glasses that feature a heads-up display. What’s even cooler is that you get a companion wristband to control the interface! With AI at its heart, this could be the next big thing in the world of wearables.
Carrying a price tag of $799 – the same as the iPhone 17 – the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses end up being the first pair of glasses since the Google Glass. The high-resolution full-colour display is subtly integrated into the right lens, appearing only when needed to show notifications, messages, and navigation prompts. For the times you don’t need it, it remains your usual pair of Ray-Bans.
Meta Ray-Ban Display: What does it do?
The Meta Ray Ban Display is accompanied by the Meta Neural Band, which is a wristband that uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle muscle signals from the user’s hand and fingers. This allows for seamless, hands-free interaction with the glasses. Users can scroll, select items, and even reply to messages by performing simple gestures, such as pinching their thumb and index finger.
Zuckerberg said that these devices are production-ready, not prototypes. Hence, a retail launch is slated for September 30th in the US and an international rollout is planned for early 2026. The glasses offer six hours of mixed-use battery life and are designed to keep users “tuned in to the world around you, not distracted from it.”
Meta Ray-Ban 2 also revealed
The event also revealed two other new products: a second-generation version of the popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses and a sports-focused model, the Oakley Meta Vanguard.
The updated Ray-Ban glasses, priced at $379, feature significant improvements in battery life and camera capabilities, including 3K Ultra HD video. The Oakley model is aimed at athletes and is priced at $499, integrating with fitness platforms like Garmin and Strava to provide real-time performance data.
