With more and more bigger brands continuing to push boundaries with wearable technology, we’re beginning to see new and interesting products arrive on the scene, and it’s probably safe to say that Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses fall into this category. While they don’t exactly feature “bleeding-edge” hardware, the Ray-Ban Display glasses finally bring over support for a built-in display (hence the name) in a more portable form factor.
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Announced alongside the Meta Neural Band, the glasses come with a full-colour, high-resolution in-lens display that allows users to view messages, get directions, and interact with Meta AI without having to look at their phone. Meta says that the display uses a custom light engine and a geometric waveguide, allowing for high resolution without increasing the size of the frames. The display also features 42 pixels per degree, in addition to an auto-brightness for easier viewing in different lighting conditions.
Meta adds that the in-lens display has only 2% light leakage and a capture LED that lets people know when you are taking photos or videos. The display is positioned off to the side so it doesn’t block a user’s line of sight, and is designed for short, intentional interactions, allowing you to use it for quick tasks without distraction. Battery life isn’t particularly long however, as it tops out at six hours with each charge.
Ray-Ban Meta’s new smart glasses are designed to be controlled by the Neural Band, which uses electromyography (EMG) technology that translates muscle movements into digital commands, meaning that you get to control the glasses with simple hand gestures. This also makes it accessible to a wide range of users, including those with limited mobility; for battery, you can expect up to 18 hours of usage with each charge.
When used together, the glasses and the Neural Band allow users to visual answers from Meta AI, preview photos, get real-time pedestrian navigation, and view live captions or translations of conversations directly on the display. Messaging and video calls are also integrated, letting you privately view texts and take live video calls from apps like WhatsApp and Messenger.
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If you’re in the United Kingdom though, you might have to wait a bit if you’re planning on getting these—the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and Neural Band will arrive on 30th September for select US retailers priced at $799, although folks in Canada, France, Italy, and the UK will have to wait until early 2026.
