Meta’s Smart Glasses Bring the AI “Superintelligence” Vision Closer to Reality
Meta is taking another bold step into wearable technology. During its Connect Conference 2025 in Menlo Park, California, CEO Mark Zuckerberg introduced the company’s newest AI-powered smart glasses.
He described them as the “perfect way for humans to reach for superintelligence.” According to Zuckerberg,
“Glasses are the ideal form factor because they keep you present in the moment while giving access to AI that makes you smarter, helps you communicate, improves memory, and sharpens your senses.”
Features and Pricing
The new Meta Display Glasses include a small digital screen in the right lens. This allows users to see notifications and perform quick tasks without checking their phones.
- Price: Starts at $799
- Launch date: September 30, 2025
- Bonus: A gesture-control wristband comes with each pair. It lets you use hand motions to reply to texts, answer calls, and issue commands.
These glasses aim to make daily interactions with AI more natural and less distracting.
Other Devices Announced
Meta also introduced two other devices at the event:
- Oakley Vanguard Smart Glasses – Made for athletes, priced at $499, and integrates with Garmin and Strava. It offers real-time fitness tracking and lasts up to nine hours. Available October 21.
- Updated Ray-Ban Line – Now with almost twice the battery life and an improved camera, priced at $379.
While early reviews suggest the new Display Glasses may not sell out fast, many analysts see them as a key step toward Meta’s “Orion” Glasses, expected in 2027 — the company’s most advanced wearable yet.
Public Reaction and Challenges
The launch wasn’t perfect. During a demo, Zuckerberg tried to place a call through the glasses, but it didn’t connect. He laughed it off, saying, “I keep messing this up,” as the crowd cheered.
Analysts, however, believe the potential is big.
“It’s great value for the tech you’re getting,” said Jitesh Ubrani of IDC. “But the software still needs to catch up before regular consumers truly care.”
IDC predicts global AR and VR headset shipments will rise by 39% in 2025, reaching 14.3 million units, driven mostly by Meta’s Ray-Ban collaborations.
Still, Meta faces public scrutiny. Reports claim its chatbots engaged children in inappropriate conversations, and whistleblowers say the company discouraged studies on VR’s effects on minors.
Why It Matters
Despite criticism, Meta is determined to lead the AI and wearable tech race. The company continues to invest billions in advanced chips and has been hiring top engineers across Silicon Valley.
According to Forrester analyst Mike Proulx,
“Glasses are a simple, everyday form factor. Meta just needs to prove the benefits are worth the cost.”
With these new devices, Meta hopes to change how people connect, learn, and interact with technology — one pair of glasses at a time.
🇳🇬 What It Means for Nigeria
In Nigeria, wearable tech is quickly gaining ground — especially among young professionals and creatives in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Although the new Meta Display Glasses could retail above ₦1 million after taxes and import duties, demand may still grow among tech enthusiasts and influencers.
Platforms like Jumia, Konga, and Slot are expected to import limited units for early adopters, much like they did with Apple Vision Pro. Moreover, as Nigeria’s creator economy expands, AI-powered gadgets like these could support content creation, fitness tracking, and even virtual customer service — making wearables more than just fashion accessories.
