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Meta Launches Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses With Micro-Display and EMG Wristband

US sales start Sept. 30 for $799 following on-stage glitches blamed on Wi‑Fi.

Overview

  • An embedded micro display in the right lens shows messages, maps, photos and visual outputs from Meta’s AI.
  • The bundled Meta Neural Band uses electromyography to translate subtle wrist and finger signals into hands-free controls.
  • Hardware upgrades include 3K video capture and significantly longer battery life of roughly 6–8 hours, extended by a charging case.
  • Meta set the US launch for Sept. 30 at $799 with broader rollouts to Canada, France, Italy and the UK in 2026, alongside a Ray‑Ban Gen 2 model ($379) and Oakley Meta Vanguard ($499).
  • Live demos at Connect 2025 faltered during a video call and an AI cooking segment, and Zuckerberg attributed the issues to connectivity as he pitched the glasses as a step toward personal superintelligence and reduced phone dependence.