Meta's Upcoming Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Feature Built-In Display

Meta is set to unveil its latest Ray-Ban smart glasses, now equipped with a built-in display, at the upcoming Meta Connect event on September 17. A recently leaked video briefly posted by Meta showcases the "Meta Ray-Ban Display" glasses, which maintain the classic Ray-Ban design while incorporating advanced technology.

The video demonstrates a monocular heads-up display (HUD) over the right eye, enabling functionalities such as Meta AI voice commands, turn-by-turn navigation, message responses, and real-time text translations. Additionally, the glasses are shown paired with an electromyography (sEMG) wristband, previously referred to by Meta as a "Neural" wristband when used with its Orion AR concept.

Compared to existing Meta Ray-Ban models, the new glasses appear noticeably thicker, particularly around the temple area. This design change had reportedly been a point of contention with EssilorLuxottica, Meta's partner in this venture.

Earlier reports suggested that smart glasses with a display would not be available until 2026. However, the timing of this leak indicates a potential earlier release, possibly aligning with the Meta Connect event.

The anticipated price for these new smart glasses is around $800, positioning them as a premium offering in the wearable technology market.