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Meta Sets U.S. Launch for Ray‑Ban Display Glasses After Glitch‑Riddled Connect 2025 Demos

Priced at $799 with a companion neural wristband, the glasses signal Meta’s push toward phone‑free wearables as connectivity issues expose near‑term hurdles.

Overview

  • Ray‑Ban Meta Display adds a right‑lens screen for notifications, quick replies on WhatsApp and Messenger, Instagram scrolling, turn‑by‑turn directions, step‑by‑step recipes, Spotify Tap control, and real‑time translation.
  • U.S. sales begin September 30 at $799, with international rollout including Brazil pending pricing and timing.
  • Meta Neural Band is an EMG wristband for subtle gesture and voice control, with about 18 hours of battery life and water resistance.
  • Second‑generation Ray‑Ban Meta without a display is listed in the U.S. at $379 with up to eight hours of use, 3K Ultra HD video capture, and faster charging; Brazilian availability is planned but unpriced.
  • Live on‑stage demos repeatedly failed, including an unanswered WhatsApp video call and a stalled cooking assistant segment, which Zuckerberg attributed to Wi‑Fi problems.