Meta Unveils Smart Glasses with Built-in Display at Connect 2025 Event

Meta Platforms showcased its $800 smart glasses with built-in display at its Connect 2025 event. The company also revealed newer versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display will be available for purchase in a couple of weeks. Analysts praised Meta's progress in AI wearables following the keynote.

Meta Platforms recently showcased its $800 smart glasses with built-in display at its Connect 2025 event. The company also revealed newer versions of Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, priced at $799, are set to hit U.S. shelves on September 30, 2025 Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine Ray-Ban’s iconic style with a full-color, high-resolution in-lens display and the innovative Meta Neural Band, a wristband that translates subtle muscle movements into hands-free commands. These glasses are designed to keep users connected and present without the distraction of a phone Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

Key features of the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses include:
- Visual Meta AI: Step-by-step guides, real-time translations, and answers displayed directly in the lens.
- Hands-Free Messaging & Video Calls: View texts, WhatsApp messages, Instagram Reels, or take live video calls via WhatsApp and Messenger—all hands-free with a pinch gesture.
- Pedestrian Navigation: Phone-free, turn-by-turn walking directions with a visual map overlay, launching in beta for select cities.
- Live Captions & Translation: Break language barriers with real-time captions and translations, keeping you engaged in conversations.
- Camera & Media: A 3K video camera and real-time viewfinder with zoom ensure perfect shots, with easy photo and video sharing via the display.
- Music Playback: Control music with a visual music card, swiping to navigate tracks or rotating your wrist to adjust volume Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

The Meta Neural Band, included with every pair of glasses, is a lightweight, IPX7 water-resistant wristband made with Vectran—a material used in Mars Rover crash pads—for durability and comfort. It uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle muscle signals, enabling intuitive controls like scrolling, clicking, or even “writing” messages with air gestures Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are available in Black and Sand with Transitions® lenses, weighing just 69 grams. They are suitable for indoor and outdoor AR experiences Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

Meta also announced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 ($379) with enhanced battery life (12 hours) and 3K video recording, and the Oakley Meta Vanguard ($499) sport-focused with a 9-hour battery, launching October 21 Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Unveiled: AI-Powered AR with Meta Neural Band^[1].

Analysts praised Meta's progress in AI wearables following the keynote. The global wearable devices market is projected to reach $62 billion by 2025, driven by AI integrations that enhance user interaction and data processing Meta Connect 2025 Keynote Reveals Future of AI Wearables and Smart Devices^[2].

Meta's strategy involves leveraging its vast user base from platforms like Facebook and Instagram to cross-promote AI wearables and create integrated experiences. This approach opens doors for partnerships and creates market opportunities in sectors like healthcare and retail Meta Connect 2025 Keynote Reveals Future of AI Wearables and Smart Devices^[2].

However, implementation challenges include high development costs, supply chain issues, and regulatory considerations. Meta's push for open-source AI models like Llama 3 aims to democratize AI wearables and foster innovation across developers Meta Connect 2025 Keynote Reveals Future of AI Wearables and Smart Devices^[2].