Smart glasses have come a long way since the days of Google Glass, but I still have doubts that they will gain mainstream acceptance anytime soon. Despite the best efforts of tech giants such as Meta and Google,

The upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses will reportedly feature similar 'in-lens' displays as Meta's Orion prototype for augmented reality experiences.

We may get a teaser of what the future looks like next year as a report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that a new set of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will feature a "single small in-lens screen." Additionally, it could launch with a sensor wristband controller similar to the one being tested with the Orion glasses.

To augment the non-display experience, Meta's Ray-Ban glasses pair with the Meta View app, which allows you to view pictures or get information about your glasses. The extended app experience works fine but makes the Ray-Ban glasses feel less like a standalone gadget and more like a smartphone accessory.

Meta is reportedly planning to upgrade its Ray-Ban smart glasses with a display. The upgrade is expected to come with a new version of the device, which is slated to be released in 2025. With a display,

Market research indicates that consumer demand for smart glasses has grown by 150% year-over-year, with particular interest in features that blend style with functionality. Meta’s partnership with Ray-Ban has been crucial in addressing the fashion concerns that previously limited widespread adoption of smart eyewear.

Meta is rolling out two long-awaited features to its popular Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: real-time visual AI and translation. While it’s just being rolled out for testing right now, the plan is that, eventually, anyone that owns Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses will get a live assistant that can see, hear, and translate Spanish, French, and Italian.

According to a new report, Meta is planning to launch an update to its Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2025 which include a display.

Meta is potentially going to be upgrading its Ray-Ban smart glasses with displays, if this latest information is true.

Meta could start integrating displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses as early as next year. More details here.

The Ray-Ban Meta Glasses proved to be more than just a fun party trick and I found them genuinely useful in my day-to-day.