Meta’s First Ray-Ban AR Glasses Show Display Inside Lens

Meta has unveiled three new AI-powered smart glasses, including its first Ray-Ban model with an internal augmented reality display, at its Meta Connect event. Named Ray-Ban Display, the glasses blend classic Wayfarer styling with high tech: a translucent right-lens screen visible only to the wearer, plus camera, microphone, speakers, and an LED that signals when the camera is active.

They come with a “Neural Band” wristband that tracks gestures like pinches and swipes for hands-free control, and offer voice and touch controls. Uses span live captions and translations, turn-by-turn walking directions, and even real-time information about landmarks or objects via Meta’s AI. Battery life is around six hours of mixed usage; the charging case adds up to 30 hours of standby.

Available in the U.S. from 30 September, starting at US$799, with UK, France, Italy, and Canada getting them early 2026. Two frame sizes and colours, transitioning lenses, plus other smart glasses announced: Oakley Meta Vanguard for sports-oriented folks, and an upgraded Ray-Ban Meta AI without display but better camera and battery.

Key Takeaways

Meta’s Ray-Ban Display adds AR screen inside the lens + gesture control via wristband, blending tech with fashion.

Features include voice/touch, translation, live captions, real-world info via AI; battery ≈ six hours mixed use.

Price starts at US$799; launches in US in late September, wider rollout in early 2026.

Original Source

Meta announces first Ray-Ban smart glasses with in-built augmented reality display — The Guardian