Meta Ray‑Ban Display: Glasses with Color HUD and Neural Band — Full Overview
Meta and Ray‑Ban announced the Ray‑Ban Display at Meta Connect 2025: a pair of sunglasses that embeds a small full‑color heads‑up display directly into the right lens and ships with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband controller.
What it does
- Monocular color HUD (right eye only) for concise overlays: messages, photos, navigation, live captions, AI answers, and basic apps.
- Meta Neural Band: an EMG wristband that senses finger/thumb muscle activity to control the HUD with subtle gestures (swipes, taps).
- Hands‑free interactions aimed at quick tasks without taking out your phone.
Key specs & details
- Display: ~20° field of view, 600×600 resolution (≈42 PPD), up to 5,000 nits brightness; low light leakage for privacy.
- Controls: Neural Band for gesture input (EMG signals).
- Use cases: messages, navigation hints, AI‑generated contextual info, calls, live captions, multimedia previews.
- Launch & price: Announced Sept 2025 at Meta Connect; priced around $800 (glasses + Neural Band).
What this means
This is not full augmented reality—think of it as a private HUD for quick glanceable info and hands‑free tasks that keep your phone in your pocket. The Neural Band emphasizes discreet, muscle‑based control rather than touchscreens or bulky controllers.
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Question for readers
Would you use a HUD‑style smart glass with a wristband controller for daily tasks, or is this something you’d only try for novelty? Share your thoughts below.