Meta Unveils $800 Ray-Ban Smart Glasses With AI Hints and Wristband Control
At Meta’s latest Connect conference, Mark Zuckerberg made a splash by introducing the newest version of Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses—this time priced at $800 and equipped with a display. The launch grabbed attention, but what stood out just as much was what wasn’t front and center: Meta’s massive push into artificial intelligence.
The glasses themselves are designed to look sleek and familiar, thanks to Meta’s ongoing partnership with Ray-Ban’s parent company, EssilorLuxottica. But now, instead of just being a stylish wearable, they project text messages, maps, and even captions directly onto the real world. Imagine glancing up and seeing your next turn in a map without pulling out a phone. That’s the promise.
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A big part of Meta’s vision is how AI will eventually power these glasses. Zuckerberg tried to demonstrate LiveAI, a feature that turns them into a hands-free personal assistant that sees and hears what you do and can offer advice in real time. But the demo struggled, with Wi-Fi issues blamed for the glitchy performance. It was a reminder that while the vision is bold, the technology isn’t quite seamless yet.
Beyond glasses, Zuckerberg also unveiled something new: a wristband that connects with the eyewear. Called the Meta Neural Band, it detects subtle hand movements and lets you control the glasses almost invisibly. He showed how text messages could be typed in midair without anyone noticing, music volume could be adjusted with a flick of the fingers, and photos could be swiped through without lifting a phone. It’s meant to replace traditional inputs like keyboards and touchscreens with small muscle signals that the band picks up. The idea isn’t brand-new—Meta acquired a startup called CTRL-labs years ago to develop this tech—but this is the first time it’s being released as a consumer product.
All of this arrives as Meta spends staggering amounts on AI in the background. A new “Superintelligence” division has been created, led by Scale AI’s Alexandr Wang after Meta paid billions to buy into his company. Talent has been poached from rivals, and as much as $72 billion is expected to be invested in AI infrastructure this year alone. Meta insists the payoff will come, but for now, the flashiest stage moments are still the hardware.
Zuckerberg summed up the long-term vision clearly: he sees glasses as the ultimate device for personal AI. They can see what you see, hear what you hear, and whisper advice throughout the day. Once the display layer is refined, that AI could generate interfaces and experiences on the fly. But until the software catches up, the hardware launch takes the spotlight.
Competition isn’t far behind. Google, OpenAI, Snap, and Amazon are all exploring their own takes on AI-powered eyewear. Meta may be first to market with display-equipped smart glasses and a neural wristband, but the race is only beginning. The real test will be whether these futuristic devices can move from flashy demos to reliable everyday tools.
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