admin Meta has launched its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, aiming to redefine wearable tech. Priced at $799, the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses hit stores on September 30. These glasses feature a digital display in the right lens, delivering notifications and essential information without distracting users. Additionally, a wristband translates hand gestures into commands, letting wearers interact naturally with their devices. CEO Mark Zuckerberg called these glasses the ideal tool for personal “superintelligence,” blending real-world presence with AI-enhanced capabilities.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display packs a 12MP camera for photos and videos, supports live captions, and integrates with messaging apps like WhatsApp and Instagram. Users can control functions with AI voice commands, while the water-resistant Neural Band detects electrical impulses to register gestures. The display offers a 600×600 resolution with 30 to 5000 nits brightness, ensuring readability in all lighting conditions. Battery life lasts six hours, extendable to 30 hours with the portable case, making it practical for daily wear.
In parallel, Meta unveiled Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses, priced at $499. Designed for athletes, these glasses sync with fitness platforms like Garmin and Strava. They provide real-time training stats, post-workout summaries, and nine hours of battery life, launching October 21. Meanwhile, Meta updated its previous Ray-Ban line, enhancing battery life and camera quality, now priced at $379.
Despite its innovation, analysts expect initial sales to remain modest. However, the Display glasses are seen as a step toward Meta’s 2027 Orion launch, described as a “time machine to the future.” Meta continues investing heavily in AI, hiring top engineers and developing cutting-edge chips to remain competitive against rivals like OpenAI and Google.
Zuckerberg’s live demo faced minor glitches, such as failed calls, but the audience remained supportive. Experts note that while the glasses offer strong value, software improvements are necessary for broader adoption. IDC forecasts that augmented reality and smart glasses shipments will grow 39.2% in 2025, with Meta driving much of the increase thanks to its Ray-Ban partnerships.
Meta’s new smart glasses blend style, utility, and AI-driven intelligence, marking a significant step in wearable technology. While challenges remain, they hint at a future where augmented reality and AI enhance everyday life seamlessly.
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