Meta is leveling up its Ray-Ban smart glasses experience with some exciting new updates — from real-time speech translation to expanded AI capabilities across Europe. Plus, there are new colors, new countries getting access, and fresh features on the horizon like Instagram calling. Here’s everything you need to know.
🌍 Speak Any Language (Well, Almost): Real-Time Translation is Here
No more awkward tourist phrasebooks — the Ray-Ban Meta glasses now support real-time speech translation between English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Just say, “Hey Meta, start live translation,” and you’ll hear what others are saying translated through the glasses’ speakers. Meanwhile, the Meta View app on your phone shows your translated responses as text, making conversations across languages smooth and natural.
Want it to work without Wi-Fi? You can download the language packs directly through the app and use it offline. Super handy for travel!
🤖 Meta AI Now Rolling Out Across Europe
Meta AI — the glasses’ built-in voice assistant — is expanding its reach. What started with voice-only support in a few European countries is now going multimodal and wider.
Recently, users in the UK gained access to Meta AI’s ability to analyze what you’re looking at through the glasses’ camera. And now, basic Meta AI is rolling out to even more countries: Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The full multimodal version is expected to land in all countries where the glasses are sold — which means more users across Europe will soon enjoy smarter, more context-aware AI support right on their face.
📱 Instagram DMs & Calls? Yup, That’s Coming Too
Right now, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses can already handle messages and calls via WhatsApp, Messenger, or your phone’s system — even video calls with a first-person view.
Meta has confirmed that support for Instagram messaging and calls is coming soon. That means more ways to stay connected, hands-free, wherever you are.
🧠 Live AI on the Horizon for US & Canada
Meta also teased a powerful new feature called “Live AI,” which will allow users to engage with Meta AI continuously without repeating “Hey Meta” each time.
Once activated, the glasses will give the AI ongoing access to the camera — perfect for tasks like sightseeing, cooking, or any real-world activity where on-the-go help is needed. This feature is expected to launch soon in the US and Canada.
🕶️ Fresh Skyler Color Options
Good news for those who care about style as much as smarts — Meta and EssilorLuxottica have introduced three new Skyler variants:
- Shiny Black with Clear lenses
- Shiny Black with Green lenses
- Shiny Chalky Gray with Sapphire Transitions lenses
These new styles bring the total number of Ray-Ban Meta frame and lens combinations to 25. Plenty of ways to find a look that fits you.
🌐 Global Reach: Launching in Mexico, India & UAE
Meta’s expansion doesn’t stop at features — the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are also reaching more countries. Soon, they’ll be officially available in Mexico, India, and the UAE, raising the total number of supported countries to 17.
As of early this year, the glasses had already sold over 2 million units worldwide. And Meta plans to ramp up production to 10 million units annually by 2026 — a clear sign that smart glasses are becoming more than just a tech novelty.
👓 Final Thoughts
With each update, the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are proving to be a strong blend of fashion and futuristic functionality. Whether you’re traveling the world, chatting across languages, or just staying connected through Instagram, these glasses are shaping up to be a must-have wearable for the connected lifestyle.
Stay tuned — it looks like this is just the beginning.
