At Meta Connect 2025, the company revealed its boldest hardware yet, the Meta Ray-Ban Display. These new smart glasses feature a built-in display that shows apps, alerts, directions, and even live translations. They are priced at 799 dollars and will be available from September 30.
Unlike the futuristic Orion prototype shown last year, which is still years from release, CEO Mark Zuckerberg made it clear that the Ray-Ban Display is a finished product for real consumers. Meta sees it as a big step toward building its own hardware ecosystem outside of Apple and Google.
The glasses were created with EssilorLuxottica and build on the success of earlier Ray-Ban Meta models, which have already sold millions worldwide. They come with an AI assistant that connects to the cloud, plus cameras, microphones, and speakers. The right lens works as a display where you can see apps, notifications, directions, and translations without needing to look at your phone.
Alongside the glasses, Meta also introduced the Neural Band, a wrist-worn controller that looks like a fitness tracker. It uses electromyography to read brain-to-hand signals, letting users scroll or select items with tiny hand gestures instead of touching a screen. The device is water-resistant and lasts up to 18 hours on one charge.
While the Ray-Ban Display is impressive, it doesn’t yet match the Orion glasses Meta teased last year, which had advanced AR lenses and eye-tracking. Still, by being the first to release consumer-ready smart glasses with practical features, Meta hopes to gain an edge. Apps like Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook will be directly accessible through the lens, making the device especially appealing to younger users who want something both stylish and functional.