Meta announces AI-assisted smart glasses at Meta Connect conference

Product Announcements & Features - Meta announced updates to Ray-Ban smart glasses, including a wristband for gesture control and a heads-up display [2][3] - The new glasses include features like scrolling, clicking, and writing messages via gestures [3] - Meta is releasing athlete-focused Oakley smart glasses and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets [4] Market Positioning & Pricing - Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses are priced around $300, while the version with a display and neural band costs $800 [13] - The $800 price point for the glasses with display was considered surprisingly low [14] - Meta is strategically offering different price points to cater to a broader market [13] Augmented Reality & Technology - The new glasses represent Meta's push into augmented reality, though not as advanced as Vision Pro or MetaQuest [3][16] - The glasses offer messaging capabilities and AI integration, allowing users to see messages and AI responses in the display [15] - The glasses allow users to view photos as they are being taken, a feature not available in previous versions [16] Industry Comparison & Perception - Meta's Ray-Ban glasses are considered more stylish compared to Google Glass, contributing to their wider acceptance [9][10] - The tech industry views the live demo issues as a return to the "hardcore" days where anything could happen [7]