Read, Watch or Listen

After 10 days with the $800 Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, the reviewer is impressed yet hesitant. The chunky, 69-gram frames feel bulky, but the bright monocular screen curbs phone use and powers slick touches: reliable EMG Neural Band gestures, live translation/captions, camera framing, and quick Instagram/WhatsApp viewing. Limits show fast: cramped video calls, flaky walking directions, iOS messaging shortcomings, and battery life that hovers around six hours with a frequently recharged case. Privacy policies match other Meta wearables; no facial recognition. With limited retail availability, it’s a promising first-gen milestone, best suited to enthusiasts willing to tolerate the heft.

Prepared by Jonathan Pierce and reviewed by editorial team.