Mark Zuckerberg introduced Meta Ray-Ban Display and Meta Neural Band at Connect, representing a significant advancement in AI glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses allow users to stay engaged with their surroundings while accessing information through an in-lens display. This display is designed for brief interactions, providing functionalities like checking messages, viewing photos, and receiving translations without needing to use a phone. The glasses combine microphones, speakers, cameras, and a full-color display into a stylish and comfortable device.
Accompanying the glasses is the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband that translates muscle activity into commands for the glasses. This allows for intuitive control through subtle hand movements, making interactions seamless and effortless. The band is the result of extensive research in surface electromyography (EMG) and is designed to accommodate a wide range of users, including those with disabilities.
The glasses enhance existing features of Ray-Ban Meta glasses with new capabilities:
- Meta AI with Visuals: Provides visual answers and step-by-step instructions.
- Messaging & Video Calling: Enables hands-free access to messages and video calls.
- Preview & Zoom: Offers real-time camera functionality for easy photo and video sharing.
- Pedestrian Navigation: Provides phone-free walking directions with visual maps.
- Live Captions & Translation: Displays real-time captions and translations during conversations.
- Music Playback: Allows users to see and control music playback through gestures.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display is priced starting at $799 USD and will be available in select US retailers starting September 30, with plans for international expansion in early 2026. The glasses come in two colors and feature Transitions® lenses for versatile use. The Meta Neural Band is available in three sizes for a comfortable fit.
Meta's AI glasses now fall into three categories: Camera AI glasses, Display AI glasses (Meta Ray-Ban Display), and Augmented reality glasses. Meta aims to create a new computing platform that enhances user presence and connectivity, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of wearable technology.
