News Summary

Meta has unveiled its latest product, the Meta Ray-Ban Display, during the Meta Connect 2025 event. These new smart glasses feature a built-in display on the right lens and are controlled by a neural wristband called the Meta Neural Band. This wristband uses electromyography (EMG) to interpret subtle hand gestures, allowing users to navigate apps without touching the glasses. The Meta Ray-Ban Display aims to enhance user interaction with Meta’s applications such as Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, and includes features like live translations and direction displays. The glasses are priced at $799 and will be available starting September 30. This move is seen as Meta’s strategic effort to establish itself in the smart glasses market, amidst competition from tech giants like Google and Apple who are expected to launch their own versions in the future.