I tried the Meta Display AI Smart Glasses – Remarkable, Easy to use, but they look ridiculous
Meta, the tech giant, recently unveiled an innovative version of their "Smart Glasses" (https://eftm.com/2025/09/glasses-with-a-screen-the-user-can-see-for-real-time-interaction-meta-ray-ban-display-revealed-266925) that goes beyond a camera and AI assistant. The Meta Ray-Ban Display introduces a unique feature: a display projected onto the lens, visible only to the wearer, allowing for real-time interaction.
I was eager to try them, despite the challenge of accessing demos. I couldn't just walk into a store and buy them, and the wait for a demo was long, with no availability until December in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. So, I booked a demo at a Best Buy store in Los Angeles, where I was fortunate to encounter a knowledgeable staff member named Israel.
The Meta Neural Band, attached to the dominant wrist, enables gesture control of on-screen menus. It's intuitive: tap your index and thumb to click, and use your middle finger and thumb to navigate back. What's truly impressive is the navigation system, which involves making a relaxed fist and swiping with your thumb over the cupped index finger for up, down, left, and right movements.
The glasses' display is clear, and adjusting to it is straightforward, especially for those who wear glasses for reading. The ability to take photos, view them, and zoom in and out by twisting your wrist is a game-changer. You can even move your arm to adjust the zoom position within the frame.
Despite the glasses' remarkable features, I won't be wearing them regularly. They're thick, unattractive, and stand out too much from regular sunglasses. However, I'm keen to own a pair to showcase the future to others. The waitlist is long, with a potential wait time of March or April, but I'm determined to get my hands on them.
Trev, a technology commentator, dad, speaker, and tech enthusiast, is captivated by the potential of these glasses, even if they don't fit his style. He's excited to share this experience with others, showcasing the future of interactive smart technology.
