Meta just dropped its latest wearable tech that feels like a peek into tomorrow.
The company unveiled Ray-Ban Meta Display glasses priced at $799, think stylish Ray-Bans but packed with a tiny screen inside the right lens.
These glasses aren’t just about looks; they bring apps, notifications, translations, and turn-by-turn directions right where you’re looking.
Partnered with a slick wrist controller called the Meta Neural Band, you can navigate the tech with simple hand gestures. Meta’s betting big on making AI wearables something you don’t just use, but want to wear every day.
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Unlike older models that mostly gave you audio features, these glasses have a built-in display showing everything from Instagram updates to live maps and translations.
Imagine walking down the street, getting real-time directions, or understanding a foreign language spoken around you, all without pulling out your phone.
The glasses come with cameras, mics, and speakers so you can take calls or snap photos without lifting a finger.
The real game-changer is the Meta Neural Band wristband. It senses tiny hand movements through muscle signals, letting you control the glasses by tapping or gesturing subtly.
No bulky buttons, just natural motions. Plus, it’s water-resistant and lasts about 18 hours on a charge, meaning you can wear it all day without fuss.
Meta’s aiming for a seamless mix of tech and style that fits right into daily life.
Meta’s strategy and what’s next in wearable AI
Meta isn’t new to smart glasses, having sold millions of earlier Ray-Ban models, but these new AI-powered displays show just how serious the company is about wearables.
It is a direct challenge to giants like Google and Apple, pushing for a future where your glasses do more than shade your eyes, they become your digital sidekick.
Zuckerberg called these glasses “the perfect form for personal super intelligence,” helping users stay connected, informed, and present all at once.
Meta’s latest launch arrives at a moment when tech giants are trying to rethink how we interact with the digital world.
Smartphones, once revolutionary, are now giving way to more seamless, integrated experiences.
Meta’s glasses aren’t just another gadget; they’re part of a bigger wave of AI-powered tools designed to keep us connected and informed without pulling us away from the real world.
This launch shows how AI wearables are starting to move from niche curiosities to everyday essentials.
Available September 30, the $799 glasses are just the start. Meta also teased new Oakley smart glasses for sports lovers, hinting at a broader vision that merges AI with everyday adventures.
For the curious tech fans and fashion-conscious alike, Meta’s offering is a stylish sneak peek into how AI might quietly become a part of our daily routine.
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