Meta announced Tuesday that it is suspending plans to sell Ray-Ban display glasses outside the United States, citing “unprecedented demand and limited supply.” Meta originally planned to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada and the UK in early 2026.
“We have received overwhelming interest since our launch last fall, and as a result, the product waiting list extends into 2026,” the company said. “Due to this unprecedented demand and limited inventory, we have decided to pause our planned international expansion.”
Meta said it remains focused on fulfilling orders in the United States as it reevaluates its approach to international availability.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, introduced in September, are controlled by a wristband called the Meta Neural Band, which detects subtle hand gestures.
At CES in Las Vegas this week, Meta showed off new features coming to its glasses and Neural Band. The glasses include a new teleprompter feature that allows users to deliver prepared remarks in a portable way. Additionally, while wearing the Meta Neural Band, users can use their fingers to write down messages on any surface, and their movements can be transcribed into digital messages.
Meta is also expanding pedestrian navigation to Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, and Salt Lake City.
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