By Jim Shimabukuro
Editor
Introduction: Nearly a month ago, Grok and I had a conversation about what we called “integrative glasses” (ETC Journal, 22 Aug. 2025), and, in that article, we anticipated many of the features that are offered in the Meta Ray-Ban Display. We projected a timeline of 2025-2030 for the release of “bridge systems” such as this, which rely on controls external to the glasses, such as smartphones. The fact that it was announced only two days ago (on 17 Sep. 2025) and will drop on 30 Sep. 2025 — our earliest projected date — attests to the exponential speed of AI innovations. Anticipated prices start at $799 USD. -js
The following are quotes from Clare Duffy’s “Here’s What It’s Like to Use Meta’s New Ray-Ban Display Glasses,” CNN, 18 Sep. 2025:
1. The glasses provide “visual feedback via a small display on the inside, righthand corner of the right lens…. The display looks like it’s projected several feet in front of you…. It … floats in your peripheral vision when you’re looking at things in the real world.”
2. “You can also turn the display off, if you want to do focused work or have a conversation without the distraction of the screen.”
3. “They come with a ‘neural’ wristband, which lets you navigate the display with subtle hand gestures.”
Reviews
Scott Stein, “I Wore Meta’s New Ray-Ban Display Glasses and Neural Band. I Feel Augmented,” CNET, 9/17/25/
Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: best smart glasses I’ve ever tried, The Verge, 9/17/25.
I Tried Meta’s INCREDIBLE Smart Glasses | Meta Ray Ban Display, Oakley Vanguard & Gen 2, Tech Spurt, 9/17/25.
Mike Prospero, “I just tried the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses — and it feels like the future,” Tom’s Guide, 9/17/25.
I Tested Meta’s Ray-Ban Display Glasses, Mrwhosetheboss, 9/17/25.
Hands-On: Meta Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses!, Adam Savage’s Tested, 9/17/25.
Karissa Bell, “Meta Ray-Ban Display hands-on: Discreet and intuitive,” Engadget, 9/18/25.
Lance Ulanoff, “I wore Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses – they succeed in almost every way Google Glass failed and I can’t wait to wear them again,” Techradar, 9/17/25.
Aditya Soni & Echo Wang, “Meta launches smart glasses with built-in display, reaching for ‘superintelligence’,” Reuters, 9/18/25.
Taylor Herzlich, “Zuckerberg unveils Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses that can play videos, create live subtitles for $799,” NY Post, 9/18/25.
Lily Jamali, “Facebook owner unveils new AI-powered smart glasses,” BBC, 9/17/25.
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