Meta's Hypernova Smart Glasses to Feature Display and Gesture Controls, Launch Expected by Late 2025
The upcoming AR glasses will include a monocular display, neural wristband controls, and a price tag exceeding $1,000, as Meta aims to expand its wearable tech lineup.
- Meta's Hypernova smart glasses are reported to feature a monocular display located in the lower-right quadrant of the right lens for viewing apps and notifications.
- The glasses will include a neural wristband accessory, codenamed 'Ceres,' enabling hand gesture controls for navigation and interaction.
- Hypernova is expected to cost between $1,000 and $1,400, significantly higher than the $299 starting price of Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses.
- The device will run on a customized version of Android, offering apps for photos, maps, and notifications, with capacitive touch controls on the frame.
- Meta is reportedly planning to launch the glasses by the end of 2025, with a second-generation model featuring binocular displays slated for 2027.