WASHINGTON : Set to hit shelves on September 30 with a price tag of $799, the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses combine sleek eyewear design with powerful smart technology. A high-resolution display embedded in the right lens allows users to read messages, receive video calls, and navigate maps seamlessly. The glasses are also equipped with a 12-megapixel camera to capture photos and videos on the go.

Control comes via a wristband that Zuckerberg described as “the world’s first major neural interface,” capable of capturing gestures and hand movements, allowing users to interact naturally with the device.

At launch, the glasses will support Meta apps like WhatsApp and Messenger, while Spotify will be among the third-party platforms available. Instagram will initially support direct messaging only.

The market responded positively, with Meta’s stock rising more than 1% in premarket trading to $783 following the announcement. Shares of Essilor Luxottica, parent company of Ray-Ban, also climbed 1.6% on the Paris Stock Exchange to $324.73 (€274.50). The glasses will be available through Ray-Ban outlets, Best Buy, and select Verizon stores.

Zuckerberg painted a visionary picture of the future, suggesting smart glasses could one day replace smartphones as the primary personal computing device. He emphasized their ability to integrate AI seamlessly into daily life while keeping users present in the moment.

“This is the only type of device that can see what you see, hear what you hear, and talk to you all day long—creating the interface you need in real time,” he added.