Meta to debut display smart glasses at Connect 2025

TL;DR:

Meta will show its first display-equipped smart glasses.
Expected price is about $800.
A wristband may control gestures.
Updated Ray-Bans get better cameras and battery.
Sales may be modest at first.

Meta plans to introduce a high-end pair of smart glasses with a lens display during Meta Connect on 17–18 September 2025. Reuters reports the device, codenamed Hypernova and likely branded Celeste, will target early adopters and developers.

Features and price

Analysts expect a small in-lens display for notifications, basic maps, and camera previews, plus a wristband for gesture control. The glasses will cost around $800, well above the Ray-Ban and Oakley lines.

The event

Meta lists Connect for 17–18 September with a keynote focused on AI glasses. Third-party reports expect “big wearables” news and a software kit for developers.

How it compares

Meta’s current Ray-Bans start at $299. Oakley-style sport frames start at $399. The new model trades sleek looks for a display and more components, which could mean thicker frames and lower initial appeal. Analysts see sales in the low hundreds of thousands.

Leaks and expectations

Specialist outlets have shown clips of a Ray-Ban-like design with a heads-up display and a wristband. Engadget’s preview lined up two new glasses models, with the display pair being the headliner.

Quick checklist for buyers

Do you want hands-free capture and live streaming?
Will you use a display for maps and alerts, or is voice enough?
Comfort matters. Try on before you buy.
Battery life and charging case make or break daily use.
Check if your apps support the new SDK.

What happens next

Expect more developer tools and app experiments this year. A mass-market version likely needs slimmer frames and lower prices to move beyond enthusiasts.

Why it matters

Smart glasses are Meta’s bridge from phone-based AI to ambient computing. Even if sales are small, a real display on consumer glasses moves AR a step closer.

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