Meta has unveiled its most ambitious wearable yet — the Ray-Ban Display smart glasses — blending AI, augmented reality, and stylish eyewear.

Unveiled at Meta Connect 2025, the Ray-Ban Display introduces a built-in monocular display inside the right lens, capable of showing notifications, navigation prompts, translations, and Meta AI responses directly in your field of vision. Unlike earlier Ray-Ban Meta models, these glasses are no longer just about voice feedback — they now let users actually see information without picking up a smartphone.

A key highlight is the Neural Band wrist accessory, which uses sEMG sensors to detect subtle finger and hand movements, turning them into discreet commands. This promises a natural, hands-free interaction model, making the experience smoother than relying only on touch or voice.

The glasses also pack 12MP cameras, Bluetooth audio, and integrated AI capabilities for tasks like object recognition, live captions, and real-time translations. They maintain a sleek Ray-Ban design, only slightly thicker than regular frames, making them more wearable for daily use.

However, challenges remain — including a learning curve for gestures, battery life questions, and limited display real estate. Still, the device marks a major step toward a future where smart glasses could replace much of what we do on our smartphones.

Industry experts believe the Meta Ray-Ban Display could be the beginning of a post-smartphone era, where information flows seamlessly into our vision instead of requiring constant screen time.