Competitors fear that Meta will expand its lead in non-visual AI glasses like Ray-Ban Meta glasses and then leverage that lead into AR glasses.
Meta is reportedly working on a few smart glasses with displays integrated into the lenses. One, code-named “Hypernova,” is expected to be an advanced version of the current Ray-Ban Meta glasses, featuring a screen in the right lens, specifically in the lower-right quadrant. This display will show a home screen similar to the Meta Quest interface, allowing for apps and notifications. These glasses could cost between $1,000 and $1,400 and could launch in the latter half of 2025. They’re expected to include an upgraded camera and will almost certainly offer voice and multimodal access to Meta’s AI assistant.
In addition to voice commands, users might be able to control the glasses via capacitive touch sensors on the sides and a “neural wristband” for hand gestures. A second-generation model, code-named “Hypernova 2” is planned for release around 2027, with displays in both lenses. Meta is also developing Oakley-branded smart glasses designed for athletic use, which might include a display.
This story originally appeared on Computerworld
