Meta Ray-Ban Display Smart Glasses See International Launch Delayed
- tech360.tv
- Jan 9
- 2 min read
Meta has announced a delay in the international release of its advanced Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses. The company revealed the product has "extremely limited inventory" and is a one-of-a-kind offering.
Since launching last fall, Meta has experienced "an overwhelming amount of interest," resulting in product waitlists that "now extend well into 2026," the company stated. The smart glasses had been anticipated to become available in more locations in the coming weeks and months.
"Because of this unprecedented demand and limited inventory, we’ve decided to pause our planned international expansion to the UK, France, Italy, and Canada, which was originally scheduled for early 2026," Meta explained. The company intends to "continue to focus on fulfilling orders in the US while we re-evaluate our approach to international availability."
The Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses cost USD 799. These glasses are part of a range that includes the popular Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta specifications, and are the first within that range to feature a smart display integrated into the lens.
The delay coincides with Meta announcing new features for the smart glasses. One such feature is Teleprompter, which presents a script or notes directly in the user’s eyeline. Script cards can be scrolled using the Neural Band accessory for navigation.
Another new capability is Handwriting, allowing users to scribble messages with a finger on any surface. These messages are then transcribed into digital format and can be sent via WhatsApp and Messenger.
Pedestrian navigation is also being rolled out for four additional cities: Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, and Salt Lake City. This expansion aims to enhance ease of movement for users on foot, adding to the 28 cities already covered.
Meta has delayed the international release of its Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses due to overwhelming demand and limited stock.
Product waitlists for the smart glasses now extend into 2026.
Planned expansion to the UK, France, Italy, and Canada has been paused.
Source: FORBES
