Overview

• During Meta Connect in Menlo Park, Mark Zuckerberg was unable to answer a WhatsApp video call using the glasses and blamed the failure on the venue’s Wi‑Fi.
• U.S. sales begin September 30 at $799, with availability in France planned for 2026.
• The glasses add an in‑lens color display, small speakers and cameras, with AI features including real‑time translation, live subtitles and on‑glasses GPS prompts.
• A companion wristband detects hand movements to navigate the interface, play videos, send messages and place calls.
• Most functions depend on a smartphone, and the camera capability is renewing privacy concerns as competing smart‑glasses from Rokid, Samsung, Google and Apple are expected.