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# Meta Unveils $799 AI Glasses — Amidst 2 Live Demo Fail at Connect 2025
- URL: https://www.theleftshift.com/meta-unveils-799-ai-glasses-amidst-2-live-demo-fail-at-connect-2025/
- Published: 2025-09-18T09:35:12.000Z
- Updated: 2025-09-18T09:35:12.000Z
- Description: The Glass pairs with Meta Neural Band, a fabric wristband that detects subtle movements to type text.
- Author: The Left Shift Bureau
- Tags: Gadgets, Big Tech

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday introduced the company’s “first AI glasses with high resolution,” the Meta Ray-Ban Display, set to launch on September 30 for $799\. But the much-anticipated unveiling at MetaConnect 2025 was marred by technical hiccups.

The keynote, held at Meta’s California headquarters, had been billed as the debut of a breakthrough device codenamed *Hypernova*. Instead, Zuckerberg revealed three products: an upgrade to the existing [Ray-Ban Meta frames](https://www.theleftshift.com/ray-ban-meta-smart-glasses-now-available-for-pre-order-in-india-at-29-900/), a sports-focused Oakley set called the Meta Vanguard, and the new Meta Ray-Ban Display.

The device features a 5,000-nit display and pairs with the [Meta Neural Band](https://about.fb.com/news/2025/09/meta-ray-ban-display-ai-glasses-emg-wristband/?ref=theleftshift.com), a fabric wristband that detects subtle movements to type text. “I’m up to about 30 words a minute on this,” Zuckerberg said.

Early demos showed promise — live text replies and music controls worked smoothly. But then, a WhatsApp video call from Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth was repeatedly interrupted. 

> holy shiiiii META 2nd live demo also flopped 💀💀 [pic.twitter.com/Ib96PIqCw8](https://t.co/Ib96PIqCw8?ref=theleftshift.com)
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> — NIK (@ns123abc) [September 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/ns123abc/status/1968473847901880678?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theleftshift.com)

Zuckerberg’s Neural Band couldn’t answer the call, forcing Bosworth to join him on stage. Later, the glasses’ LiveAI feature failed to guide a cooking demo, frustrating presenters.

> Meta AI's live demo failed for the entire minute 😢 [pic.twitter.com/du4roaW0ER](https://t.co/du4roaW0ER?ref=theleftshift.com)
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> — near (@nearcyan) [September 18, 2025](https://twitter.com/nearcyan/status/1968468841786126476?ref%5Fsrc=twsrc%5Etfw&ref=theleftshift.com)

Zuckerberg blamed WiFi issues but offered no fix for the glitches. A pre-recorded video closed the keynote, showcasing more polished use cases like design and shopping.