Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses demand 2026 waitlist forces global delay
Meta delays international rollout of Ray-Ban Display AI glasses due to massive US demand and supply shortages. Waitlists now extend into 2026 for the $799 device.
Waitlists are stretching into 2026. Meta Platforms is hitting the brakes on the international rollout of its Ray-Ban Display AI glasses as U.S. demand reaches what the company describes as "unprecedented" levels.
According to reports from CNBC and Reuters, the social media giant announced Tuesday that inventory constraints have forced a pause on plans to launch in the U.K., France, Italy, and Canada. Originally slated for early 2026, these international expansions are now on hold while the company prioritizes a massive backlog of domestic orders.
Meta Ray-Ban Display AI glasses demand 2026: Supply Chain Strain
"Since launching last fall, we've seen an overwhelming amount of interest," Meta stated in a recent blog post. The $799 device, which features a unique neural wristband controller, has captured consumer attention far beyond the company's initial production capacity.
- Price point: $799
- Key Markets Delayed: U.K., France, Italy, Canada
- Waitlist Status: Extending well into 2026
A Crowded Wearable Landscape
Meta isn't the only player eyeing your eyesight. Alphabet recently poured $150 million into a partnership with Warby Parker, while OpenAI is reportedly collaborating with Apple on a competing AI-powered eyewear project. The high adoption rate reported by Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica suggests the era of smart glasses has finally arrived.
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