Illustration of a person using Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses displaying AR apps and games, for a news article on developer access.
Illustration of a person using Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses displaying AR apps and games, for a news article on developer access.
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Meta opens ray-ban display glasses to third-party app developers

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Meta announced Thursday that it is opening its Ray-Ban Display glasses to third-party developers for apps and games. The move expands options for the $800 device introduced last fall.

Meta is allowing developers to create experiences that use the glasses' display and Neural Band controller. Apps can connect to existing iOS or Android mobile apps or run as web apps, the company said in an update posted on May 14. Early examples include glanceable tools such as an interactive film-development guide and simple games like chess and snake.

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Initial reactions on X to Meta opening Ray-Ban Display glasses to third-party developers highlight enthusiasm from Meta teams and developers about web and mobile app building opportunities using HTML, CSS, JS, and SDKs for hands-free experiences. Some users share excitement over potential games and overlays, while one developer notes technical limitations in the web engine like lack of IndexedDB or modern APIs. Posts emphasize innovation in wearable computing with mixed practical feedback.

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Meta faces class-action lawsuit over Ray-Ban smart glasses privacy

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Meta, accusing the company of misleading consumers about the privacy features of its Ray-Ban smart glasses. The suit follows a Swedish report revealing that contractors in Kenya reviewed sensitive footage captured by the devices, including bathroom use and intimate moments. Meta has confirmed using human reviewers for some data but claims privacy protections are in place.

Meta has introduced new frame styles for its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses that support prescription lenses, starting at $499 for preorder in the US with availability from April 14. The update includes AI features for nutrition logging and message summarization, alongside expanded international availability. Additional enhancements cover Oakley models and Ray-Ban Display glasses.

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Meta plans to unveil two new Ray-Ban AI glasses models tailored for prescription lens users next week. The glasses, available in rectangular and rounded styles, will be sold through traditional eyewear channels. Bloomberg reports this marks the first time Meta and Ray-Ban target this group specifically with such designs.

Meta has announced that its Horizon Worlds social and gaming service will no longer be tied to its Quest VR headsets, focusing instead almost exclusively on mobile platforms. The company plans to continue producing VR hardware while emphasizing third-party developers. This move follows significant financial losses and layoffs in its Reality Labs division.

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Captioning smart glasses that turn spoken words into real-time subtitles are gaining attention as accessibility tools. WIRED's testing highlights one standout model for its balance of features and comfort.

Two former Google executives have introduced Silvr, an app designed to enable instant shopping from TV screens using AI and computer vision. The startup, backed by investors from major media companies, launches today amid growing interest in visual search technologies. Silvr aims to overcome past challenges in making entertainment content directly shoppable.

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ExpressVPN has introduced an industry-first hybrid VPN browser extension and a new app for Meta Quest. These tools aim to provide users with enhanced control in browsing and virtual reality environments. The announcements were made on February 20, 2026.

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