The Meta company just dropped a major product in the world of smart AR/VR glasses, revealing the new Ray-Ban models with an eye-catching display technology and the Artificial Intelligence magic, and this time, the whole thing feels actually really useful and pretty close to sci-fi reality.
But Meta company’s first consumer display isn't pure sci-fi AR, but more likely a personalised, on-demand menu which you can pop up when in need and dismiss with a flick.
Moreover, You can scroll the notifications, pick any options, or even write the messages without speaking, all thanks to the electromyography also known as EMG in the wristband that can sense what your hand's up to.
So, what does this all mean for the real life scenarios? The new Ray-Ban Display glasses finally make smart eyewear both practical and fancy, offering literally an experience which is actually better than looking down at a phone all day, I mean Whether it's real-time translation, message checking, or smooth video calls, Meta has stitched all together AI, gesture controls, and slick hardware so you can stay present in the moment and still be connected.
It's the high time to reconsider smart glasses, if you always think Smart Glasses aren’t practical, They are quickly becoming everyday tech that anyone might actually want to wear.
The Brighter Display
Let’s forget the old AR/VR glasses by Ray-Ban that just used to snap photos, record video, os and can play music - The new Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses come with a true color screen tucked right inside the lens, capable enough to let you read even in sunlight because of crazy 5000 nits of screen display brightness. The display is not just ordinary screen: it can literally show message, call notifications, maps navigation arrows, chat responses from the Meta AI, and video calls, these cool features turns your smart glasses into a mini dashboard that directly appears in your sight.But Meta company’s first consumer display isn't pure sci-fi AR, but more likely a personalised, on-demand menu which you can pop up when in need and dismiss with a flick.
Control With Your Wrist - Cool, Isn’t it?
And If you ask one of the coolest things about these glasses? The cool feature is to control the glasses, Meta is packing a Neural Band which might be a fancy wristband that can read muscle signals when you literally move your fingers same like Apple Watches, more like magic remote control through normal gestures. There’s no need you to wave your arms around yourself to look weird - you can just pinch, swipe, or even trace the letters on any plain surface and the smart glasses get your commands very easily. It's a next-level stealth tech that can be used alternately to the voice controls.Moreover, You can scroll the notifications, pick any options, or even write the messages without speaking, all thanks to the electromyography also known as EMG in the wristband that can sense what your hand's up to.
Camera Gets a Big Upgrade
Meta has worked on the camera too. The 2nd gen of Ray-Ban Meta glasses supports the Ultra HD 3K video recording (that's like 6.4 million pixels per frame!) at 30 frames per second, and the options for the super smooth slow-motion and hyperlapse modes gonna roll out soon. Combined with a solid 12MP camera, these specifications leaves most of the smart glasses very far.
Battery life has been doubled, so you’ll get more than 8-9 hours of use (and over 48 hours more from the charging case literally perfect for a vlogger or an ordinary person who want to record going out).
And yes, they kept the classic Ray-Ban look, with frame options like Wayfarer and Skyler, and some cool new colours.
And yes, they kept the classic Ray-Ban look, with frame options like Wayfarer and Skyler, and some cool new colours.
The Market Momentum
The Meta didn't have just upgraded the technology but it proved these glasses are going to last long tech wise as well as design. Since teaming up with the Ray-Ban in 2023, Meta sold over 20 lakhs of smart glasses, and in this financial year the business gained more than 3x its revenue. These aren't just prototypes but they’re ready to be shipped soon. The display model launches on 30th September in the US at $799/~₹70k, with more countries getting it next year, while the Gen 2 models of Meta Ray-Ban glasses are available right away in total 18 markets and coming soon to further more.Conclusion: Everyday AR Is Here, But Overhyped?
So, what does this all mean for the real life scenarios? The new Ray-Ban Display glasses finally make smart eyewear both practical and fancy, offering literally an experience which is actually better than looking down at a phone all day, I mean Whether it's real-time translation, message checking, or smooth video calls, Meta has stitched all together AI, gesture controls, and slick hardware so you can stay present in the moment and still be connected.
It's the high time to reconsider smart glasses, if you always think Smart Glasses aren’t practical, They are quickly becoming everyday tech that anyone might actually want to wear.