Meta Debuts Camera-Free Ray-Ban Glasses and Slim VR Headset
At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg introduced new smart glasses, including the camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio and a lighter mixed-reality headset called Meta VR Glasses. The VR Glasses use eye tracking and hand gestures, offer 5K micro-OLED displays, and rely on an external compute puck. Meta is also bringing its Muse AI agent to its smart glasses platform.
At Meta Connect, Mark Zuckerberg revealed several new wearables. The Meta VR Glasses are a goggle-like mixed-reality device, five times lighter than Quest 3 and worn without a headstrap. They use eye tracking and pinch/fist gestures, offer 5K micro-OLED lenses, and depend on an external compute puck for power and processing. Quest software and titles carry over; prescription inserts clip in magnetically. Price: $1,300, shipping spring 2027.
The Ray-Ban Meta Audio removes cameras entirely, focusing on sound. At 43 grams, it promises 12 hours per charge and 48 with its case, in 23 color/style options. It costs $349, is available for preorder, and ships October 10. Meta is also adding its Muse AI agent to the smart glasses platform.
The camera-free Ray-Ban Meta Audio may appeal to people wary of wearable cameras, potentially easing some privacy concerns while still normalizing smart glasses. The lighter VR Glasses could make mixed reality more comfortable for longer use, affecting gamers, remote workers, and media viewers. Yet reliance on gestures, eye tracking, and external hardware may limit adoption. Overall, Meta’s lineup could push social debate about wearable tech further into everyday life.