Meta Ray‑Ban Display: AR glasses with HUD & Neural Band — $799
Meta unveiled the Meta Ray‑Ban Display at Connect 2025: a pair of smart glasses with a small, translucent heads‑up display built into the lens. Priced at $799, the glasses combine basic AR overlays with camera, audio and new gesture input via a dedicated EMG wristband called the Meta Neural Band.
Key features
- Heads‑up display (HUD): Shows text chats, reminders, incoming images, calendar items, and app info like Spotify.
- Meta Neural Band: A surface EMG wristband included with the glasses that detects muscle signals for gesture controls — e.g., swiping fingers to type a reply.
- Camera & audio: Built into the frame for photos, video and calls.
- Water resistance: Meta says the glasses are water‑resistant.
- Price & availability: Priced at $799 and expected to be available in the next couple of weeks (US first).
Demo notes
During the live demo at Connect 2025, the Ray‑Ban Display failed to receive a phone call but succeeded at other tasks like opening Spotify. Mark Zuckerberg streamed POV footage from the glasses showing the HUD in action, which he described as “extremely high resolution.”
Context
The Ray‑Ban Display joins Meta’s new smart spectacles lineup revealed at Connect 2025, alongside second‑gen Ray‑Ban Meta glasses and the Oakley Meta Vanguard. The announcement follows leaks earlier in the week and a year of rumors about Meta’s HUD efforts.
More info
- Official product page: Meta Ray‑Ban Display (Meta)
- Manufacturer page: Ray‑Ban Meta AI glasses
- Coverage & analysis: Business Insider, TechRadar and Android Police have published writeups and live coverage of Connect 2025.
Discussion
Are you excited about AR HUDs that show messages and controls without a phone? What would you use these glasses for first — maps, calls, music, workouts, or messaging? Share your thoughts below.
Note: This summary is based on Meta’s Connect 2025 presentation and pre‑release coverage.