Meta has launched the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses and the Meta Neural Band, targeting tech-forward consumers, early adopters, and those seeking more accessible wearable technology. The product will be released on September 30, initially at select U.S. retailers such as Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban Stores, with later expansion to Canada, France, Italy, and the UK in early 2026. The glasses and band are available in Black and Sand, offering three band sizes and using Transitions lenses for versatile wear, plus a portable charging case that provides up to 30 hours of battery life.
BREAKING 🚨: Meta announced Meta Ray-Ban Display AI Glasses with an EMG Wristband!
— TestingCatalog News 🗞 (@testingcatalog) September 18, 2025
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Honestly, a wristband is a HUGE enabler, but there are significant questions about its quality. pic.twitter.com/MwUwN8gr1k
This release marks Meta’s first integration of a full-color, high-resolution in-lens display with on-board compute, AI, microphones, speakers, and cameras in a single device. The Meta Neural Band leverages years of EMG research to interpret muscle signals, letting users control the glasses with subtle hand movements, which is particularly beneficial for accessibility. The glasses offer:
- Hands-free messaging
- Live video calling
- Camera features
- Pedestrian navigation
- Real-time captions and translation
- Music playback
These features place them ahead of previous Ray-Ban Meta models and current competitors lacking full display integration or EMG-based control.
Meta, driven by its Reality Labs division, continues to focus on AI-driven wearable platforms. The company’s long-term investment in augmented reality and AI glasses sets it apart, and industry observers note the blend of accessibility, technical sophistication, and real-world usability as a potential shift in the wearables market.
