It’s Meta’s turn y’all — and this time, they actually brought some heat.
Their big reveal? A pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses that look totally normal… until you realize they’ve got a tiny display tucked inside the lens.
They’re called the Meta Ray-Ban Display, and the pitch is simple: instead of pulling out your phone for every little thing — notifications, directions, translations, social updates — the glasses beam it all straight into your right lens.
But honestly? The glasses aren’t even the wildest part. That crown goes to the Neural Band — a sleek wristband that looks like a Fitbit, but instead of measuring steps, it uses electromyography to read the tiny electrical signals your brain sends to your hand so you can scroll, tap, and control apps just by moving your fingers in subtle ways.
Total sci-fi vibes, right?
Meta says it lasts 18 hours, is water resistant, and is comfy enough to wear all day without thinking about it..
Of course, all this comes at a price: $799. The glasses hit shelves on September 30, almost exactly a year after Meta teased its futuristic Orion AR prototype — which looked cooler, but was nowhere near ready to sell.
And that’s the trade-off: Orion was the dream. Ray-Ban Display is the reality.
But beyond the display and Neural Band, you’re also getting an AI assistant, cameras, microphones, and discreet speakers tucked near your ears. Basically, it’s Meta’s attempt to cram pieces of your smartphone into something you already wear.
And get this: beneath the flashy features, there’s a bigger play: Meta wants its own platform.
After years of living inside Apple and Google’s ecosystems, this is their shot to finally control the hardware.
And speaking of Apple and Google — both are cooking up their own smart glasses. When those drop, they’ll slot seamlessly into the iPhone and Android ecosystems — an advantage Meta doesn’t have. That’s why Zuck & Co. are sprinting ahead, hoping to hook early adopters before the giants move in.
So, is it worth it?
Well, if you’re into cutting-edge toys, the idea of checking messages through your shades and controlling apps with finger twitches might feel worth it. But if you’re holding out for the true AR revolution — this might feel more like a teaser than the main event.
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