Meta unveils the new Ray-Ban Display: smart glasses with a color screen, built-in AI, and an EMG bracelet for gesture control.

At the Connect event, Mark Zuckerberg introduced two innovations in the field of wearable devices: the Meta Ray-Ban Display and the Meta Neural Band .

The glasses were designed with a high-resolution color side display that appears only when needed, allowing users to check messages, view translations, access Meta AI, view photos, and perform other tasks without having to take out their phone. According to the company, this design aims to keep the user's attention focused on the environment , avoiding distractions and offering quick interactions.

This model represents the first integration of cameras, microphones, speakers and a display with artificial intelligence support in a single device.

According to Meta, the proposal seeks to streamline daily actions without interrupting routines or transferring the experience from the phone to the face.

The presentation also included the Meta Neural Band, a wristband that uses electromyography (EMG) to transform muscle activity into digital commands. The company emphasized that interacting with the glasses using this technology "is like magic."

The Meta Neural Band replaces traditional buttons and touchscreens with wrist-based sensors that allow users to scroll, click, and even, in the future, silently type messages with minimal finger movements . Meta noted that "the band's fidelity allows movement to be detected even before it's visually perceptible." The company said the band is the result of more than four years of work in surface electromyography, involving nearly 200,000 people.

This technical development aims to make the band work for virtually any user, despite the variability of human muscles . Meta also highlighted its usefulness in terms of accessibility, as muscle signals in the wrist could be a monitoring alternative for people with spinal cord injuries, stroke after-effects, tremors, or missing fingers.

The strap is made from Vectran , the material used in the Mars Rover's ear cushions, giving it IPX7 water resistance, flexibility, and softness. It also offers up to 18 hours of battery life, with a lightweight and comfortable design for all-day wear.

Meta assured that with the addition of the display and the neural band, the glasses offer expanded functions compared to previous models. Among them are:

The glasses and band will be available starting September 30th at a limited number of brick-and-mortar stores in the United States, including Best Buy, LensCrafters, Sunglass Hut, and Ray-Ban Stores, starting at $799 (approximately 3.3 million Colombian pesos). They will be available at select Verizon retailers shortly afterward. The company confirmed that it will begin expanding into international markets in 2026, starting with Canada, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom.

The devices will be available in two colors, black and sand, and will feature Transitions® lenses , allowing for both indoor and outdoor use. The glasses have a battery life of up to six hours of mixed use and up to 30 hours when using the foldable charging case.

The Meta Neural Band will be offered in three different sizes . Meta also noted that users will be able to schedule in-person demos to try, adjust, and choose the right model.

The company also reorganized its smart glasses portfolio into three categories:

Meta noted that this presentation is part of its vision to build "the next computing platform that prioritizes people so they can be more present, connected, and empowered in the world."

The company added, "No other company has invested as much as we have in this category: in technology, talent, and time." It hailed the launch as the start of a new chapter in the future of wearable technology.

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