News Summary

Meta is planning to release an updated version of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, featuring an integrated display, in the second half of 2025. This development aligns with Meta’s strategic pivot towards augmented reality (AR), aiming to enhance competition with Apple, Google, and Samsung in the AR and mixed-reality space. The new Ray-Ban smart glasses will likely display notifications and interact with Meta’s virtual assistant, marking a significant step forward from the current capabilities. While Meta has been working on more advanced AR glasses, code-named ‘Orion’, the current consumer market constraints have led them to opt for more affordable technology for the upcoming release. The announcement follows Meta’s recent V11 software update, which introduced features like live AI, real-time language translation, and music recognition to its existing smart glasses.