Meta to unveil Hypernova smart glasses with wristband at Connect

Meta Platforms Inc. plans to unveil its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display at the upcoming Connect conference in September. The internally codenamed Hypernova is designed as a minimalist step into augmented reality, featuring a small digital display in the right lens and a price point around 800. The glasses are being developed with EssilorLuxottica, the parent company of Ray-Ban, and will be paired with a wristband that uses hand-gesture control powered by sEMG sensors from CTRL Labs. A broader product line is expected to accompany Hypernova, including a third generation of voice-only glasses with Luxottica and a potential Prada-branded frame iteration, signaling a multi-pronged push into wearable displays.

Hypernova is described as a monocular device, with the display occupying a small portion of the right eye’s field of view. The stated aim is to deliver essential notifications and lightweight interactions rather than full immersion, with an approximate 20-degree field of view. Primary functions are expected to include receiving and sending messages, taking photos and videos, making calls, listening to audio, and interacting with an AI assistant...