Ray-Ban Meta glasses: the future of mixed reality is getting closer and closer

Meta plans to incorporate screens into the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses starting next year, according to Financial Times. This new advancement reinforces its goal of creating lightweight devices that can replace smartphones as the main computing tool. In collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, Meta will add screens to the $300 glasses, which will go on sale in the second half of 2025. These screens will display notifications and responses from its virtual assistant.

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Meta’s interest in wearable devices, a market where rivals like Apple and Google are also positioning themselves, has been growing over time. In September, Meta introduced the prototype of its augmented reality glasses Orion, a project that has advanced rapidly thanks to the enthusiasm of its early testers. These glasses stand out for their compact design and their ability to overlay 3D content onto the real world.

The Orion glasses, controlled through neural interfaces and bracelets that interpret body signals, are not without problems. One of them is the mass production of silicon carbide lenses, a material that improves image quality but increases production costs. Michael Miller, from Niantic, suggests that reducing the field of view or using conventional glass could be an alternative to lower production costs without losing quality.

Beyond these difficulties, the current Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been well received since their launch in 2023, standing out for their integrated speakers, cameras, and microphones that allow everything from listening to music to interacting with artificial intelligence. According to EssilorLuxottica, recent sales surpassed those of previous models in two years within months, reflecting a 73% growth in the wearable glasses market in 2024.

The success of these devices positions Meta at the convergence between artificial intelligence and mixed reality. Luke Alvarez, from Hiro Capital, believes that this strategy could establish Meta as a leader in the next generation of operating systems, a clear goal for Mark Zuckerberg.

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