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Meta Launches Online Ordering and Global Expansion for Ray-Ban Display
At Connect 2026, Meta announced that the Meta Ray-Ban Display is now available for online purchase without a mandatory in-store fitting. The company also revealed plans for international expansion and introduced new features for the smart glasses.
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Meta Announces Online Ordering, International Expansion, and New Features for Ray-Ban Display at Connect 2026
At Connect 2026, Meta announced that the Meta Ray-Ban Display is now available for online purchase without a mandatory in-store fitting. The product has launched in the UK (starting at £749) and Canada (CA$1149), with France, Italy, and Germany scheduled for October 13 at €899. Select stores in London, Vancouver, Toronto, Paris, Milan, Rome, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Munich will offer demos. Meta also introduced major software updates: navigation improvements including cycling and public transport modes (limited to select cities), customizable phone notification mirroring, and an 'Explore' app for third-party web apps later this year. A new 'Hologram' avatar system for WhatsApp calls will roll out to US Early Access users later this year, while a dedicated Calendar app remains US-only.