SMRTR AISep 24, 2025PYMNTS

Will Meta’s Bet on Practical AI Glasses Pay Off in the Long Run?

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Meta's new $799 Ray-Ban Display smart glasses integrate AI into everyday tasks through a small lens display and Neural Band wrist controller. While building on Meta's existing smart glasses line that helped normalize camera-equipped eyewear, consumer adoption remains niche despite growing interest (17% of US online adults used smart glasses in 2025, up from 4% in 2024). Meta faces challenges proving value beyond smartphones while balancing privacy concerns and competition from Apple's upcoming glasses products.

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