Mark Zuckerberg’s company announced several new products during the Meta Connect event on September 18, including its new smart glasses, which come with an additional accessory: a bracelet. The Meta Ray-Ban Display are the first to integrate a high-definition 600 x 600-pixel color display on the right lens, useful for checking notifications, reading messages, viewing photos, and collaborating with Meta AI. They also include the Meta Neural Band, a bracelet very similar to a standard fitness band but without a screen, which, through electromyographic sensors, can capture and interpret the natural signals generated by the user’s muscle activity to enable a touchless experience.
Created in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, the new glasses showcase a design based on the silhouette of the iconic Wayfarer model, but with several changes aimed at improving comfort. These include slightly rounded edges, a more curved front section to reduce reflections, and titanium hinges to enhance fit, durability, and reduce weight—coming in at just 69 grams. In addition, the use of ultra-thin steel batteries allowed for slimmer temples.
The smart wristband makes it possible to carry out tasks by performing small hand movements without touching the glasses or picking up the smartphone, serving as a valid substitute for touchscreens and buttons. The integrated sensors are able to detect signals effectively even when the user’s movements are visually imperceptible. Thanks to a machine learning algorithm trained on data from nearly 200,000 research participants, the device delivers top performance for all kinds of users.
The Meta Neural Band is equipped with a battery that lasts up to 18 hours and boasts IPX7 water resistance. It has also been designed for durability and all-day comfort. The band integrates carbon-like coated electrodes reinforced with Vectran—the same material used for the Mars Rover crash pads—strong as steel yet flexible enough to bend.
Like the Ray-Ban Meta, the new smart glasses feature an integrated AI assistant, a 12-megapixel camera with 3X zoom, a 6-microphone array, open-ear speakers with Bluetooth connectivity, and a battery life of up to 30 hours with the charging case. They can connect to the cloud for internet access and social apps such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and also allow the user to get directions or see real-time translations directly on the lens.
According to the announcement, the Meta Ray-Ban Display will be available in Italy during the first months of 2026. For now, sales will be limited to the United States starting September 30, with a base price of $799—around €680. All glasses come with Transitions lenses and will be offered in two sizes, standard and large, in black and sand color options.
Opening image: Meta Ray-Ban Display. Coutesy Meta