Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses were launched by Mark Zuckerberg at the annual Connect conference in Menlo Park, California on September 17, 2025, and will be available in stores starting September 30, 2025. let you stay present while staying informed—just glance at the discreet in-lens screen to instantly check messages, preview photos, and see real-time translations right in your field of vision.
This new generation of AI-powered glasses introduces a full-color, high-resolution display that appears only when needed and stays discreetly out of your line of sight, ensuring your view remains unobstructed. Engineered for brief, purposeful interactions, the display activates just for quick tasks like glancing at notifications or checking maps—never overwhelming you or demanding constant attention. Rather than trying to replace your smartphone, Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are designed to streamline everyday moments so you can stay in the flow while accomplishing tasks instantly and hands-free. It is a product that take microphones, speakers, cameras, and a full-color display backed with compute and AI.
How Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses Work: Inside the Future of Hands-Free Tech
- The glasses work together with the Core EMG (electromyography) wristband, part of Meta’s cutting-edge Orion AR ecosystem, enabling natural, subtle control through muscle signals in your hand and fingers.
- EMG wristband allows quiet, hands-free interaction with the glasses—no speaking or touching screens needed—perfect for busy or quiet environments.
- You can pull up information, manage tasks, get translations, or compare items while shopping with simple discreet gestures like pinching or rotating your fingers.
- The built-in AI integration provides seamless augmented reality experiences, letting you stay focused and present while accessing digital tools smoothly.
- The in-lens display is a vibrant full-color, high-resolution screen that appears only when needed, placed off to the side of your vision to avoid obstruction.
- Controls via the wristband enable scrolling, selecting, adjusting volume, zooming photos, and dismissing notifications through intuitive gestures.
NEWS: Meta has officially unveiled its $799 Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses.
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• Color 600-by-600-pixel resolution
• 20-degree field of view
• 5,000 nits of max brightness
• 2% light leakage, making it hard for other people to see that there is a display
• Gesture control… pic.twitter.com/N4C1c4D2cH
Key Features of Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | Full-color, high-resolution display (600 x 600 pixels) with 20-degree field of view, 90Hz refresh rate |
| Display Position | Off to the side of the right lens to avoid obstructing vision |
| Control | Neural Band EMG wristband reads muscle signals for gesture control (pinch, rotate, swipe) for hands-free use |
| AI Integration | AI-powered tasks including notifications, live translation, information retrieval, and media control |
| Camera | 12MP ultra-wide camera for photos and 1440×1920 video at 30fps |
| Audio | Five-mic array and superior directional speakers for clear calls and media |
| Interaction | Hands-free, discreet control without voice or screen touch |
| Battery Life | Approximately 6 hours of mixed use per charge, plus 30 hours extra with charging case; Neural Band lasts 18 hours |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 splash-resistant |
| Styles and Options | Multiple Ray-Ban frame styles and colors; prescription lenses available |