Meta announced at Connect 2026 that Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses are leaving their US-only phase. Online ordering and international availability begin now in select markets, alongside software updates including Hologram avatars and expanded navigation support.
Meta Ray‑Ban Display is available outside the US for the first time, with online ordering in several countries.
New software features include Hologram face‑to‑digital‑face calling (Early Access on WhatsApp in the US) and expanded navigation and transit maps.
# Overview
Meta's Ray‑Ban Display smart glasses, which shipped in the US since their launch last year, are now rolling out internationally. The product combines a single waveguide display in the right eye with a Neural EMG wristband for hands‑free UI control. Meta made the announcement at Connect 2026 and opened online ordering and preorders in multiple countries.
# Availability and pricing
Online ordering begins today in the US, Canada and the UK. Prices start at £749 in the UK and CA$1,149 in Canada. France, Italy and Germany can pre‑order starting today at €899, with availability scheduled for October 13. Meta directs buyers to meta.com for ordering details.
# Where and how you can buy
Previously the glasses required an in‑store fitting to ensure the correct Neural Band size and prescription fit. Meta is changing that: customers can now order online in the US, Canada and the UK without a mandatory store demo. France, Italy and Germany have online preorders with a set availability date. Meta is also increasing the number of retail locations that carry the product.
# Prescription lenses and retail support
# Key software updates
Meta announced feature expansions for Ray‑Ban Display alongside the international rollout. Navigation and transit maps are being expanded for the device, though no specific timetable for these rollouts was given. Meta also said it is expanding developer support to surface community‑built experiences on the platform.
# Hologram calling
# Developer ecosystem and apps
Meta said it is expanding dev support so community experiences can reach Ray‑Ban Display users. The company also launched online ordering and broadened app availability across its wearable products. Threads and other apps have been ported to Meta's wearable platforms in recent updates, indicating a move toward greater third‑party app discovery on the glasses.
# What to expect next
Availability will increase in European markets on October 13 for France, Italy and Germany. Meta has been restocking and doubling retail presence after earlier limited inventory and high demand in the US. Hologram Early Access in the US and further navigation updates are the next notable software milestones to watch.
# Bottom line
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