Meta officially unveils Ray-Ban Display glasses with Meta Neural Band; Will be available in selected stores from 30th September in US

Mark Zuckerberg has officially unveiled the next evolution in AI glasses, Meta Ray-Ban Display, which is paired with Meta Neural Band.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are the first product that takes microphones, speakers, cameras, and a full-color display backed with compute and AI. Each pair comes with Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband that translates the signals created by your muscle activity into commands for your glasses.

About Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and Meta Neural Band

Meta Neural Band replaces the touchscreens, buttons, and dials of today’s technology with a sensor on your wrist, so you can silently scroll, click, and, in the near future, even write out messages using subtle, finer movements. The wristband is said to work right out of the box for nearly anyone. The band has the fidelity to measure movement even before it’s visually perceptible.

Meta Neural Band is durable, lightweight, and comfortable for all-day wear with up to 18 hours of battery life and an IPX7 water rating. The band is made with Vectran.

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses feature Transitions lenses. It offers up to six hours of mixed-use battery life and up to 30 hours of total battery life. It comes with a portable charging case.

Features offered by Ray-Ban Display glasses and Meta Neural Band together

• Meta AI with visuals- Meta AI on glasses can do so much more when it’s paired with visuals. Now it can show you answers and step-by-step how-tos, rather than just reading something back to you. Move through steps easily with a quick swipe of your thumb side to side using the Meta Neural Band.
• Messaging and video calling- With Meta Ray-Ban Display, you can privately view text and multimedia messages from WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and your phone, hands-free with just a pinch. You can also take live video calls from WhatsApp and Messenger and show friends and family what you’re seeing through the glasses.
• Preview & Zoom- The real-time camera viewfinder and zoom functionality help you get the perfect shot on the first try, and the display makes it easy to select and share your favorite photos and videos.
• Pedestrian Navigation- Select your destination and get turn-by-turn walking directions with a visual map of the area shown on your glasses’ display. Pedestrian Navigation will be launched in selected cities in beta and will continue to roll out to more cities over time.
• Live Captions & Translations- When prompted, it can display captions for the speech that’s directed at you, or translate select languages for you in real-time, all while you stay present and engaged in the conversation.
• Music Playback- See what you’re listening to in real time with the music card shown on the glasses’ display. Swipe left and right with your thumb to navigate music, or pinch your fingers together and rotate your wrist to turn the volume, just like you’re dialing up a speaker IRL.

Availability details

Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with Meta Neural Band come at a starting price of $799 USD. Meta Ray-Ban Display will hit shelves September 30 at limited brick-and-mortar retailers in the US, including Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban Stores. Availability in select Verizon stores will follow soon after. Expansion to Canada, France, Italy, and the UK is planned for early 2026.

Meta Ray-Ban Display and the accompanying Meta Neural Band come in two colors: Black and Sand.