Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with Integrated Display, Live Translation Capabilities
MENLO PARK, CA - September 18, 2025 - Meta today announced the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, featuring a built-in display and live translation capabilities, marking a critically important step forward in wearable technology. The glasses, developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban, allow users to connect to Android or iPhone via Bluetooth, enabling messaging and video calls through Meta applications like WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.
the new Ray-Ban Meta glasses aim to seamlessly integrate digital life into everyday experiences, offering features beyond simple notifications. This launch comes as Meta continues to invest heavily in augmented and virtual reality, positioning itself as a key player in the future of computing. The glasses’ ability to display real-time translations and provide navigational assistance could reshape how peopel interact with the world around them,particularly for travelers and those navigating unfamiliar environments.
The glasses can display live translations of text and conversations, and also offer route planning functionality. Meta’s AI assistant, accessible through the glasses, can answer questions based on visual and textual input, provide step-by-step recipe instructions, or deliver detailed information about landmarks captured by the camera.
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer six hours of continuous use on a single charge, with the included charging case providing an additional 30 hours of battery life. They will be available for $799 in the United States starting September 30th, with a rollout planned for the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Canada in early 2026.
Alongside the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, Meta also unveiled the Oakley Meta Vanguard, a smart sports-focused device equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers. Developed in partnership with Garmin, the Oakley Meta Vanguard integrates with sports watches and cycling computers, allowing users to access data like speed, heart rate, and distance traveled via an LED display within the glasses.
