Meta Pauses International Smartglasses Launch

Core Insights - Meta is delaying the global launch of its smartglasses, the Meta Ray-Ban Display, due to high demand in the U.S. and limited inventory [1][2] - The product has seen overwhelming interest since its launch, leading to waitlists extending into 2026, prompting a pause in international expansion plans [2][3] Product Details - The Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses are priced at $799 and feature a screen capable of displaying text messages, video calls, photos, and AI service queries [3] - New features announced include a teleprompter function for delivering prepared remarks and the ability to send messages via WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger using finger movements on any surface [4][5][6] Market Context - The news of Meta's product comes amid reports of Apple scaling back its Vision Pro headset due to weak sales, indicating that 'spatial computing' may remain a niche market for the time being [6][7]