Days after Apple launched its new iPhone, Meta and Ray-Ban unveiled the Meta Ray-Ban Display, a new type of augmented reality (AR) glasses. These glasses have a full-colour display inside the lens, letting users see digital information while staying connected to the real world.
They improve on the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 glasses, making AI glasses easier and more user-friendly.
Launch and Availability
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the glasses in the US for $799. Right now, they are only available in the US. Next year, Meta plans to launch them in Canada, France, Italy, and the UK. India may get them later, as the older Meta Ray-Ban AI glasses are still sold here.
If you live in India, you can:
Wait for an official launch.
Import them from the US or ask someone to bring them from there.
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Estimated Price in India
With the US price of $799, the glasses could cost about ₹80,000 in India. Import taxes and tariffs may make them slightly more expensive. Once launched, you could buy them from Ray-Ban’s online store or authorized retailers.
Design and Colours
The Meta Ray-Ban Display has a Wayfarer-style design. It comes in Black and Sand. The lenses are Transitions lenses, so you can use them indoors and outdoors. The portable charging case is collapsible and can last up to 30 hours on a full charge.
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What’s New Compared to Original Meta Ray-Ban?
The new glasses have a high-resolution display in the right lens to show text messages, photos, and real-time translations. They also come with the Meta Neural Band wristband, which can read small hand and finger movements. This allows hands-free control instead of using touch or voice commands.
The glasses also have advanced AI features:
- Step-by-step visual instructions
- Real-time answers to questions
- Walking navigation with maps
- Hands-free messaging
- Two-way video calling
- Live captions
- Clear sound with a five-microphone system
What Consumers Think
Tech fans in India are excited. Many see the glasses as a way to reduce phone use and make daily tasks easier.
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AR Glasses for Work and Learning
The Meta Ray-Ban Display offers more than simply fun, both professionals and students can use it. It helps with online meetings, remote work, and virtual learning because you can navigate hands-free, follow visual instructions, and get live translations. This could help boost productivity and make AI technology easier to use.
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