Meta Launches Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses With Built-In Screen and AI Controls
On Wednesday, Meta unveiled its first pair of consumer smart glasses with a built-in display. Called the Meta Ray-Ban Display
These glasses combine stylish eyewear with advanced technology, bringing digital information directly into your line of sight.
The device also comes with the Meta Neural Band, a futuristic wrist controller that reads tiny muscle movements to let users navigate without touching the glasses or speaking aloud.
What Meta Launched
The Ray-Ban Display glasses look like regular sunglasses but carry a hidden surprise: a full-color screen embedded in the right lens.
This display can show messages, maps, directions, live captions, photo previews, and translations at a glance.
When not in use, the screen disappears completely, keeping your vision clear.
Meta is pairing the glasses with the Neural Band, which uses electromyography (sEMG) sensors to read subtle signals from your wrist and fingers.
This allows wearers to scroll, select, or adjust settings with tiny gestures such as a pinch or a thumb slide without anyone noticing.
Key Features
Display: Compact, high-resolution panel in the right lens for glanceable info.
Camera & Audio: 12MP ultra-wide camera with 3x zoom; supports 1440×1920 video at 30fps. A five-microphone array and open-ear speakers handle calls, videos, and AI features.
Battery Life: Up to 6 hours of mixed use; charging case extends it to 24 hours. Neural Band lasts up to 18 hours.
Connectivity & Storage: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 32GB storage (enough for 500+ photos and over 100 short videos). Works with iOS and Android.
Controls: Touch gestures, “Hey Meta” voice commands, and Neural Band hand movements.
Software: AI assistance for translations, live captions, navigation, WhatsApp and Messenger calls, plus Instagram posting.
Price and Availability
The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are priced at $799 in the United States.
U.S. launch date: September 30, 2025.
Where to buy: Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban stores.
Future rollout: Canada, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom in 2026.
How the Neural Band Works
The Neural Band is more than just a controller it’s a glimpse of future computing. Using sEMG technology, the band detects small electrical signals from the wearer’s muscles.
This means even the tiniest gestures can control the glasses:
Thumb slide → scroll through menus
Pinch → select items
Wrist turn → adjust volume or brightness
Built with durable, water-resistant materials, the band is meant for all-day wear and comes in multiple sizes.
Design and Ecosystem
Meta designed the glasses with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban.
The glasses maintain the classic Ray-Ban style, available in Black and Sand colors, with multiple frame sizes. A charging carry case is included with every pair.
Alongside the Display glasses, Meta also announced:
Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2 glasses: Nearly double the battery life and upgraded to 3K Ultra HD video capture.
Oakley Vanguard sports glasses: A rugged option designed for outdoor and athletic use.
The Future Roadmap
The U.S. launch comes first, but global expansion is already planned for 2026.
Meta says software updates will continue to improve the glasses after launch, adding new integrations and features.
The big question is whether consumers are ready.
If Meta convinces buyers that these glasses are more than a gimmick, the Ray-Ban Display could mark the beginning of AI wearables as part of everyday life.
News Gist
Meta has launched its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses in the U.S., priced at $799 and shipping from September 30, 2025.
With a built-in lens display, AI assistant, and Neural Band wrist control, they mark a major step toward everyday AI wearables.
FAQs
Q1. What are Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses?
They are AI-powered smart glasses with a built-in screen in the right lens, designed to show messages, directions, translations, and more.
Q2. How much do the glasses cost?
The Ray-Ban Display glasses are priced at $799 in the United States.
Q3. When will they be available?
Sales begin on September 30, 2025, in the U.S., with wider rollout to Canada, France, Italy, and the UK planned for 2026.
Q4. What is the Neural Band?
It’s a wristband that detects tiny muscle signals, letting users control the glasses with subtle hand and finger movements.
Q5. What other features are included?
The glasses include a 12MP camera, AI assistant, live captions, translations, 32GB storage, and up to 6 hours of battery life per charge.