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 using gestures [3] - Meta is releasing athlete-focused Oakley smart glasses and a new entertainment hub for Quest headsets [4] Market Positioning & Pricing - Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are priced around $300, with more expensive options offering enhanced features [13] - The Meta Ray-Ban with display and neural band is priced at $800 [13] - The $800 price point for the advanced glasses was considered surprisingly low by some [14] Augmented Reality & Technology - Meta's push into augmented reality is evident through the smart glasses and related technologies [3] - The new glasses offer messaging capabilities and the ability to see AI interactions in the display [15] - The technology is not yet at the level of Vision Pro or MetaQuest in terms of digital information integration [16] Industry Comparison & Evolution - Meta Ray-Ban glasses are considered a significant improvement over Google Glass due to their cooler design and broader acceptance [9][10] - The industry is moving towards glasses that look like regular glasses but have connectivity features like cameras, screens, and microphones [10]