Meta unveils Ray-Ban Display and OAKLEY Vanguard
Meta introduces Ray-Ban Display with a neural wristband and OAKLEY Vanguard AI glasses that come with earbuds-free (video) calls and an autocapture feature. Unveiled during the Connect event on September 17th, 2025, the devices house optical modules with transparent lenses. In the Meta Ray-Ban Display, the module contains a small projector that places text or images on the lens surface, while Vanguard replaces the projector with OAKLEY PRIZM lenses for outdoor vision but keeps the same lens mount. Both models share a camera unit positioned at the top corner of each frame, containing a 12-megapixel sensor, autofocus motor, and protective cover. Microphones and open-ear speakers sit inside the temple arms, connected by flexible printed circuits.
Power blocks sit in the ends of the arms, where they hold rechargeable lithium-ion cells and a small power-management board. Charging contacts align with portable cases that also store extra battery capacity, and wireless antennas for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are laid along the arms. The frames differ in shape: the Meta Ray-Ban Display follows classic eyeglass lines, while the OAKLEY Meta Vanguard has a sport wrap, but both use impact-resistant polymer shells with metal cores at stress points. The nose pads and lens elements are removable, so repairs or upgrades use the same attachment system. The difference is only the OAKLEY Meta Vanguard has the autocapture feature, which allows users to take photos and videos without taking out their smartphones.
all images courtesy of Meta
AI glasses with wearable neural band for gesture commands
The Meta Ray-Ban Display combines a pair of lightweight glasses with a color display, microphones, speakers, cameras, and an AI system. The display is built into the lens area but set off to the side for a clear forward view, and the projection turns on only when requested via verbal command or gesture. The eyewear lets users read short text, preview photos or videos, make video calls, follow navigation, see captions, translate speech, control music, and take photos or videos through an onboard camera, while a real-time viewfinder and zoom allow framing shots.
The lenses use Transitions technology, so the same pair works indoors and outdoors. Battery life is about six hours of mixed use, extendable to thirty hours with a folding charging case. So far, the frame comes in two colors: Black and Sand. With the Meta Ray-Ban Display comes the Neural Band, a wearable wrist device that links to the AI glasses. It reads muscle signals through electromyography (EMG) sensors and converts them into commands. Subtle finger or wrist actions allow scrolling, swiping, selecting, or adjusting volume without touching the glasses or a phone. The band has three sizes and a strap made from Vectran, a high-tensile fiber also used on Mars Rover landing pads. It carries an IPX7 water rating, runs up to 18 hours, and is light enough for extended wear.
view of the Oakley Meta Vanguard AI glasses
AI-powered sports eyewear with autocapture feature
Then, there’s the OAKLEY Meta Vanguard, a pair of AI glasses mainly used for sports. The wraparound frame houses open-ear speakers, a five-microphone array, a 12-megapixel wide-angle camera, and video tools such as slow motion and hyperlapse, and the eyewear can automatically capture video hands-free in up to 3K resolution when requested.
They connect to the Meta AI app and integrate with Garmin and Strava for live performance data and automatic video capture at training milestones. The product ships with three interchangeable nose pads for different fits and is compatible with helmets. It is rated IP67 for dust and water, and there’s an included charging case that gives an extra 36 hours of power (with quick charging to 50 percent in 20 minutes). The Meta Ray-Ban Display with Neural Band launches on September 30th, while the OAKLEY Meta Vanguard comes out on October 21st.
the eyewear comes with removable lenses
view of the Metal Ray-Ban Display AI glasses
the eyewear allows for earbuds-free (video) calls
the display is built into the lens area but set off to the side
the the Neural Band is a wearable wrist device that links to the AI glasses
project info:
name: Meta Ray-Ban Display, OAKLEY Meta Vanguard
companies: Meta, Ray-Ban, OAKLEY | @meta, @rayban, @OAKLEY
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