Meta has taken a bold step into wearable technology with the launch of its first consumer-ready smart glasses featuring an embedded display. Unveiled by CEO Mark Zuckerberg at the company's annual Connect event in Menlo Park, the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses integrate a small digital panel in the right lens, designed to show notifications and streamline everyday tasks.
The sleek design, developed in partnership with Ray-Ban, pairs the display with a wristband controller that translates hand gestures into commands, offering hands-free navigation. Zuckerberg emphasized the product's focus on practicality, calling it a 'bridge between digital convenience and real-world presence.' The glasses will hit global markets on September 30, with analysts predicting strong interest from tech enthusiasts and professionals alike.
This launch signals Meta's deepening investment in augmented reality, a sector gaining traction across Asia's innovation hubs. While pricing details remain undisclosed, the move could influence competition in smart wearables, particularly in markets like South Korea and Japan, where tech adoption rates are high.
