Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses with Wristband Controller
Meta has rolled out its most advanced smart glasses yet: the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Revealed at the Meta Connect 2025 event, these spectacles come with an erected display and a wristband regulator, signaling a bold move forward in wearable tech.
Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Display features a full-colour, high-resolution screen embedded right in the lens. druggies can check dispatches, announcements, and directions without touching their phones.
More spectacles offer live restatements and real-time navigation, making it easier to stay connected while on the move.
Meta Ray-Ban Display + Meta Neural Band = our most advanced pair of AI glasses. Ever. pic.twitter.com/PlrVcwbprN
— Meta (@Meta) September 18, 2025
Paired with the spectacles is the Meta Neural Band, a satiny wristband that reads subtle hand gestures, pinches, gates, swipes, and turns them into commands.
Using electromyography( EMG) technology, it picks up bitsy electrical signals from the muscles, giving users a truly hands-on, intuitive way to interact with their device.
Specs Availability
- Price: From $799 USD, including the glasses and Neural Band.
- Battery Life: Up to six hours with mixed use, plus an extra 30 hours via the collapsible charging case.
- Launch Date: Available in the U.S. from 30 September 2025, with a UK release expected in early 2026.
- Retailers: Select stores including Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban outlets.
Enhanced Features and Performance
Meta has also upgraded its Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2) line. Improvements include:
- Longer Battery Life: Up to eight hours per charge, almost double the previous model.
- Faster Charging: Comes with a charging case offering an additional 48 hours.
- Better Camera: Sharper photos and videos, ideal for capturing life on the go.
These tweaks aim to make the experience smoother and more reliable for users.
Meta’s Vision for AI Integration
CEO Mark Zuckerberg highlighted the role of smart glasses in achieving “personal superintelligence” through AI. Meta has been an early leader in smart glasses, though rivals like Google and Apple are catching up.
Despite some hiccups during demos, experts see the Ray-Ban Display as an important milestone toward Meta’s 2027 “Orion” glasses project, which aims to embed AI into everyday life and secure Meta a stronger position in the tech race.
Industry watchers say initial sales may be modest, but the Ray-Ban Display charts a clear path for the future of wearable tech. Its blend of AI integration and intuitive controls positions Meta as a serious contender in the smart glasses and AR market.
For context on how technology companies are being held accountable for user safety, the Molly Rose Foundation’s work highlights the importance of safeguarding users online, a principle Meta will need to consider as these devices enter everyday life.
