Introduction — Meta Connect
Meta used its Connect keynote to push smart glasses and creator tools, not new Quest headsets. The headline launches: the Meta Ray-Ban Display (in-lens display, Neural Band wristband) and the sporty Oakley Meta Vanguard for athletes — plus Hyperscape, a set of tools that turns real rooms into photorealistic VR spaces for Quest 3/3S.
These devices and tools signal Meta’s move from prototype demos toward devices people can actually buy and creators can build with.
Meta Connect Ray-Ban Display hands-on and price
Meta showed the Ray-Ban Display as its first Ray-Ban glasses with a built-in color waveguide display. The right lens can show glanceable info — messages, directions, translations — while keeping the frame looking like normal Wayfarer glasses.
Meta pairs the glasses with a Neural Band wrist controller (EMG gestures) and claims improved battery life and camera capture for short clips and photos. Meta lists U.S. availability from September 30 and a $799 price; reviewers who tried them praise the utility of the display for quick tasks.
Oakley Meta Vanguard sports glasses: release date and fitness features
Oakley Meta Vanguard targets runners, cyclists and athletes. The frame centers a wide-angle camera and offers live fitness stats, Garmin/Strava integration, and action-ready capture modes (Hyperlapse, slow motion).
Meta says the Vanguard will retail for $499 and go on sale October 21. The glasses are built for sweat and helmets, with replaceable nose pads and long battery life aimed at endurance users. This model shows Meta trying to make smart glasses useful for a clear niche: sports and outdoor activity.
How Hyperscape lets developers scan real rooms into VR
Meta introduced Hyperscape Capture (sometimes called Hyperspace/Hyperscape), a beta tool that uses Quest 3 / Quest 3S headsets to scan and turn physical rooms into photorealistic VR spaces. The process captures geometry and textures quickly on-device, then uses cloud rendering to produce a high-quality scene creators can walk through.
Meta also showed Horizon Engine and Horizon Studio — AI tools and a graphics engine to speed world building and let creators generate assets from text prompts. Hyperscape is rolling out in early access to eligible Quest users as Meta tests the pipeline and sharing controls.
Why these announcements matter
- Practical wearables: Meta focused on usable glasses (display + sports) rather than pushing a full AR headset this year — a bet on everyday wearables that people might accept socially and stylistically.
- Creator tooling: Hyperscape and Horizon Studio give creators low-friction paths to build photorealistic spaces — useful for games, training, real-estate and events. This could broaden the content available inside Meta’s VR ecosystem.
- Privacy & tradeoffs: Meta says images processed by AI tools help improve features; reviewers and privacy experts will watch how data is stored and used. Buyers should read the privacy notes before using image/AI features.
Quick tips for readers
- Want hands-free fitness capture? The Oakley Vanguard is the focused pick — check mount and fit options before buying.
- If you want a glanceable display with style, the Ray-Ban Display mixes fashion and a right-eye HUD — try in-store demos if available.
- Creators with Quest 3/3S can apply for Hyperscape beta access to experiment with scanning and photorealistic scenes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Meta Ray-Ban Display and when can I buy it?
Meta’s Ray-Ban Display is a Wayfarer-style smart glass with a color in-lens display and Neural Band gesture controller. Meta lists U.S. availability starting September 30, 2025, at $799. (Official Meta announcement.)
What makes Oakley Meta Vanguard different?
Oakley Meta Vanguard is a sports-focused set of AI glasses with an action camera, fitness app integrations (Garmin, Strava), long battery life and a price of $499, shipping October 21, 2025. (Meta/Oakley details.)
What is Hyperscape Capture and who can use it?
Hyperscape Capture (Hyperspace) is Meta’s tool to scan real rooms with Quest 3/3S and create photorealistic VR spaces. It’s in early access beta for eligible Quest users while Meta expands features and sharing controls. (Meta blog & Tom’s Guide.)
Writer note and thought
I wrote this from Meta’s official posts and hands-on coverage by trusted tech outlets. Prices, dates and beta rollouts are from Meta announcements and early reviews; I mark demo impressions and early access notes as such and will update after broader availability.
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