Core Insights - A leaked video revealed Meta's upcoming smart glasses named "Meta Ray-Ban Display," featuring a single-eye heads-up display (HUD) and surface electromyography (sEMG) wristband [1][5] - The glasses are priced starting at $800 and weigh 70 grams, which is 40% heavier than the current Ray-Ban Meta glasses [3] - The glasses will be showcased at the upcoming Connect conference, where CEO Mark Zuckerberg will discuss "AI smart glasses" [5] Product Features - The HUD display is designed to show information such as time, weather, notifications, and photo previews, focusing on "glanceable" content [5] - The sEMG wristband allows users to input text by sliding their fingers on any physical surface, eliminating the need for a physical keyboard [1][5] - The technology is not classified as true AR, being less complex than Meta's internally developed AR prototype known as "Orion" [1] Brand Collaboration - The decision to brand the glasses under the Ray-Ban name was unexpected, as previous reports indicated Meta might release the product independently [6] - Meta's investment of €3 billion for a 3% stake in EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, likely influenced this branding decision [6] - This partnership is expected to enhance consumer appeal and provide access to EssilorLuxottica's extensive retail network, addressing the challenge of reaching mainstream consumers with high-tech products [6]