Meta's New Smart Glasses Blend AI, Display &Gesture Control

• Meta launches $799 smart glasses with display and gesture control.
• Aims to integrate AI into daily life without screens.
• Faces early tech hurdles but paves way for future AR.

Meta has taken another bold step into the future of wearable tech by launching its first smart glasses with a built in digital display. The new Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses were revealed at the company’s annual Connect event, and mark a significant upgrade in its smart eyewear lineup.

Starting at $799, the glasses feature a small screen inside the right lens that shows notifications, texts, and other quick updates, all without needing to check your phone. Paired with a new wristband controller, users can control the glasses using hand gestures to answer calls, respond to messages, and more.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg described the glasses as a way to move closer to a future powered by personal ‘superintelligence’, where people can stay present while tapping into the power of AI. Despite some glitches during his on-stage demo like a failed call, the crowd showed strong support.

Zuckerberg emphasized that smart glasses are more than a tech trend. “They help improve how you think, communicate, and remember all while keeping your eyes on the world”, he said.

Meta is already ahead of competitors when it comes to wearable design, especially with its earlier Ray-Ban Stories line. However, analysts say this new Display model might not attract mass buyers just yet. Its success will likely depend on how well the software performs and how people adapt to a display in their daily eyewear.

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In addition to the Display model, Meta also launched Oakley Vanguard, a $499 fitness focused pair of smart glasses, and refreshed its regular Ray-Ban smart glasses with better cameras and longer battery life.

While the Display glasses are unlikely to become a bestseller immediately, they pave the way for Meta’s long term vision. The company is reportedly working toward launching fully advanced AR glasses, codenamed Orion, in 2027.

For now, the Display glasses offer a glimpse of what’s coming next, a world where tech doesn’t just sit in your pocket, but lives in your line of sight.