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Meta Launches $799 Ray‑Ban Display Glasses With Wrist‑Controlled Screen

The device signals Meta’s bid to move everyday computing to AI‑powered eyewear developed with EssilorLuxottica.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears Meta Ray-Ban Display at the 2025 Meta Connect conference Sept. 17 in California.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg wears artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses and a wristband as he speaks during the Connect developer conference’s keynote in Menlo Park, Calif., on Sept. 17, 2025. 
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Overview

  • The Ray‑Ban Display goes on sale in the United States on September 30 and uses a monocular screen on the lower right lens that requires a paired smartphone.
  • Each pair includes the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wrist controller that reads subtle hand gestures, is water‑resistant, and lasts up to 18 hours on a charge.
  • Battery life is rated at up to six hours of mixed use for the glasses, with a collapsible case providing up to 30 additional hours.
  • The display shows contextual info such as translations, turn‑by‑turn navigation, live captions, notifications, and video calls via Meta AI.
  • Live demos at Meta Connect saw a failed WhatsApp call and an AI recipe misfire blamed on Wi‑Fi, as Meta also introduced Oakley Meta Vanguard ($499, October 21, 9‑hour battery, Garmin/Strava integrations) and Ray‑Ban Meta Gen 2 ($379, on sale now, 8‑hour battery, 3K video).