Meta’s New Smart Glasses Feature Display & Wristband Control
▼ Summary
– Meta unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Display smart glasses with a built-in display on the right lens for apps, alerts, and directions.
– The glasses are controlled by the Meta Neural Band wristband, which uses hand gestures and electromyography for navigation.
– Priced at $800, the product will be available for purchase in a couple of weeks as announced at Meta Connect 2025.
– These glasses feature an AI assistant, cameras, speakers, microphones, and cloud connectivity for internet and social media access.
– Meta aims to build on the success of its previous smart glasses and compete in the market, though Orion AR glasses remain a future product.
Meta has introduced a new generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses featuring a built-in display on the right lens, allowing wearers to view apps, notifications, and directions directly in their field of vision. These Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses are paired with a gesture-sensing wristband, known as the Meta Neural Band, which enables touch-free control through subtle hand movements. The device was officially announced by CEO Mark Zuckerberg during Meta Connect 2025, with availability set for just a few weeks after the event and a retail price of $800.
This launch represents Meta’s ongoing effort to establish a stronger foothold in the consumer hardware space, reducing its reliance on platforms controlled by competitors like Apple and Google. While the company has heavily invested in virtual reality, these AI-enhanced smart glasses signal a strategic shift toward more accessible, everyday wearable technology.
Building on the success of earlier models developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, the new glasses come equipped with an integrated AI assistant, dual cameras, speakers, and microphones. They maintain a cloud connection for real-time internet access and social media interaction. The added display significantly expands functionality, enabling wearers to engage with apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, view turn-by-turn navigation, and access live translation features directly through the lens.
The accompanying Neural Band resembles a slim fitness tracker but operates without a screen. It interprets neuromuscular signals using electromyography (EMG) technology, translating slight hand gestures into commands. Zuckerberg highlighted its 18-hour battery life and water resistance as key selling points during the presentation.
Earlier leaks and reports from outlets including CNBC and Bloomberg had hinted at the product’s development under the internal codename “Hypernova.” While the new model is more advanced than its predecessor, it remains less feature-rich than the experimental Orion glasses demonstrated last year, which supported full augmented reality and eye-tracking capabilities. A consumer version of Orion is not expected for several years.
Meta aims to capture early market share with this practical, available product, though competition is anticipated from tech giants like Apple and Google, whose future offerings may benefit from deeper integration with their proprietary operating systems.
(Source: TechCrunch)
