Meta Connect 2025: Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Display, Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Meta Vanguard Smart Glasses
Meta Connect 2025 unveils the first Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, upgraded Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, and Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses. Discover features, pricing, and India launch details.
Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses with in-lens screen showcased at Connect 2025.
At its annual Connect 2025 conference, Meta introduced its first smart glasses with an in-lens display, along with upgraded Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, Oakley Meta Vanguard, and new features for Quest headsets.
Meta Ray-Ban Display Glasses
The highlight of the keynote was the Meta Ray-Ban Display, featuring a color display embedded in the right lens. Positioned off to the side, it avoids obstructing vision and activates only for quick interactions. Equipped with microphones, speakers, and a camera, the glasses work in tandem with the Meta Neural Band, an EMG wristband translating hand and finger gestures into commands. The Neural Band offers up to 18 hours of battery life, is IPX7 water-resistant, and supports gestures for messaging, scrolling, and composing texts.
Key Features of Meta Ray-Ban Display:
- Access Meta AI responses visually with swipe interactions
- Read messages and join live WhatsApp/ Messenger video calls
- Live camera preview and zoom controls on the lens
- Navigation overlays for step-by-step directions
- Real-time captions and translations
- Music controls via lens interface and gestures
The Meta Ray-Ban Display will launch in the US on September 30 at $799, with early 2026 expansion planned for the UK, Canada, France, and Italy.
Ray-Ban Meta (Gen 2)
Meta also unveiled the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 2, an upgraded version of the original smart glasses:
- Battery life: Up to 8 hours on a full charge, with a 20-minute charge delivering 50% battery
- Charging case: Adds 48 hours of power
- Video capture: 3K Ultra HD with ultrawide HDR, 60fps, hyperlapse, and slow-motion
- Frame styles: Wayfarer, Skyler, and Headliner
- India launch: Later this year
Oakley Meta Vanguard
Following the Oakley Meta HSTN, the Oakley Meta Vanguard is designed for high-intensity sports:
- PRIZM lenses block sun, wind, and dust
- Open-ear speakers: 6dB louder than the previous model
- Five-microphone array reduces wind noise
- IP67 dust and water resistance
- Optimised for helmets and hats with Three-Point Fit and swappable nose pads
- Camera: 12MP, 3K video
- Battery: 9 hours, with case providing 36 extra hours
- Fast charging: 50% in 20 minutes
- Garmin integration: Real-time workout stats
- India launch: Later this year
Other Announcements at Meta Connect 2025:
- Hyperscape for Quest headsets: Transforms real-world surroundings into interactive digital spaces (beta via Hyperscape Capture app)
- Horizon TV hub: Entertainment platform on Quest headsets with Prime Video, YouTube, Twitch, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision support
- New apps for Quest: Disney Plus, ESPN, Hulu, among others
