Meta Connect 2025 is still a few days away, but the company has already made headlines after accidentally leaking details about its upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses with a built-in display. The leak, spotted via an unlisted YouTube video and an early blog post, has sparked huge excitement in the wearable tech space.
What Was Leaked
Meta’s upcoming Ray-Ban “Display” smart glasses are set to include a heads-up display (HUD) in one lens — a major upgrade from the existing camera-and-audio-only versions. The leak also hinted at Oakley-branded variants and a new gesture-controlled wristband to enhance usability.
Key Features of Meta’s New Smart Glasses
- Heads-Up Display (HUD): Lets users view notifications, navigation maps, and text messages directly on the lens.
- Gesture Control Wristband: Uses electromyography (sEMG) to track wrist and finger movements for hands-free control.
- Design: Classic Ray-Ban styling, but slightly bulkier to fit the display hardware.
- Weight: About 70g, heavier than current 50g Ray-Ban Meta glasses.
- Monocular Display: Only the right lens shows visual content.
- Rumored Price: Around $800 at launch.
Why This Matters
This marks the first Ray-Ban Meta model with a display, moving the product line closer to everyday augmented reality (AR). Unlike Apple’s Vision Pro, which is bulky and expensive, Meta seems to be aiming for lightweight, fashionable AR glasses that could be worn daily.
If successful, these smart glasses could redefine how people use wearables for navigation, notifications, and quick AI-powered interactions.
Unanswered Questions
- Battery life and charging efficiency.
- Display visibility outdoors in bright sunlight.
- Whether it supports true AR overlays or just simple HUD notifications.
- Availability and regional rollout plans.
All of these are expected to be clarified at Meta Connect 2025 later this month.
Q1: What makes Meta’s new smart glasses different?
They are the first Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a built-in heads-up display (HUD), enabling text, maps, and notifications directly in your field of view.
Q2: How will users control the glasses?
A new sEMG wristband will allow gesture-based input, reducing the need for touch controls on the frame.
Q3: How much will Meta’s display smart glasses cost?
The leaked information suggests a price starting around $800.
Q4: When will they be officially launched?
The official unveiling is expected at Meta Connect 2025, happening later this month.
Q5: Are these glasses true AR devices?
Based on the leak, they function more as a HUD for notifications and navigation rather than full AR with spatial overlays.
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