Meta is reportedly planning to integrate small displays into future iterations of its popular Ray-Ban smart glasses, according to the Financial Times. These displays, expected to debut as early as the second half of 2025, will likely be used to display notifications and responses from Meta’s AI assistant.
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While these displays will enhance functionality, Meta is not expected to transform Ray-Ban glasses into full-fledged mixed-reality devices anytime soon. That distinction is reserved for the recently unveiled Orion AR glasses, which are still several years away from commercial availability. However, the positive reception of Orion has reportedly accelerated development efforts and increased the likelihood of a commercial release.
The current generation of Ray-Ban smart glasses has garnered significant success, largely due to their stylish design and seamless integration of features like in-ear speakers, cameras, microphones, and access to Meta’s virtual assistant.
The addition of displays raises questions about maintaining the current model’s minimalist aesthetic. Concerns exist that displays could hinder the device’s ease of use, particularly for tasks like capturing quick photos and videos, one of the current model’s key strengths.
The current Ray-Ban smart glasses offer a unique advantage for capturing spontaneous moments, such as photos of pets, eliminating the cumbersome process of retrieving a smartphone.
It remains to be seen how Meta will balance added functionality with the sleek, minimalist design that has contributed to the success of the current Ray-Ban smart glasses.
