Meta (META.O) has announced that it will temporarily suspend the international launch of its Ray-Ban Display augmented reality smart glasses due to strong demand in the United States and constrained supply, reports Baltimore Chronicle via Reuters. The company had originally intended to introduce the glasses in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Canada earlier this year, following positive reception to previous versions of the product.
The Facebook parent emphasized that U.S. orders will take precedence while it reassesses its strategy for making the devices available abroad. Meta described the Ray-Ban Display as a “first-of-its-kind product,” noting that inventory remains extremely limited. In a blog post, the company stated, “Since launching last fall, we’ve seen an overwhelming amount of interest, and as a result, product waitlists now extend well into 2026.”
Developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica (ESLX.PA), the Ray-Ban Meta glasses allow users to capture photos, stream content, and interact with an AI assistant. EssilorLuxottica had previously confirmed plans to expand production to meet growing demand for the smart eyewear line.
In addition to the global rollout update, Meta revealed enhancements to both the glasses and its Meta Neural Band wrist device during the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The company is introducing a teleprompter feature, which enables users to read and scroll notes directly from the glasses using the wristband. Furthermore, pedestrian navigation through the smart glasses is being extended to four additional cities—Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, and Salt Lake City—raising the total number of supported locations to 32.
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