Meta launches AI glasses that aim to replace cell phones; here's how it works

Meta has once again moved its pieces in the technological race and presented this Wednesday its new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses with artificial intelligence , a device that promises to change the way we interact with technology and that, according to Mark Zuckerberg, could replace cell phones in the near future.

The glasses feature integrated screens that allow you to view messages, photos, and notifications as if they were on a smartphone screen. They also include wristbands with neural sensors capable of detecting subtle finger movements to control various functions without having to touch the device.

The launch price is $799, which places them in the premium segment of portable devices.

During Meta's annual developer conference, Zuckerberg stated that the goal is to "create compelling glasses that offer personal superintelligence and a sense of presence using realistic holograms."

The CEO insisted that this device represents a decisive step toward the future of the metaverse and the integration of the physical and digital worlds, an area in which the company has invested billions of dollars since 2021, when it changed its name from Facebook to Meta.

Despite the progress, the business has not been without its difficulties. Its Reality Labs unit, responsible for developing virtual and augmented reality projects, reported losses of $4.5 billion in the second quarter of 2025 alone.

Even so, Meta remains firm in its commitment to what it considers the next great technological revolution .

Analysts like Leo Gebbie of CCS Insight point out that Meta's move is a long-term one. The goal is to break free from smartphone dependence and open up a new market where it will have to compete directly with giants like Apple and Google , which are also working on AI-powered augmented reality devices.

The bet is risky: while the public has yet to massively adopt the metaverse, the company is confident that its smart glasses will usher in a new era of personal connectivity.