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Meta Smart Glasses Delay: Demand Outstrips Supply
6 Jan
Summary
- Meta delays UK, France, Italy, and Canada smart glasses release.
- Unprecedented demand and limited inventory cause the pause.
- New availability date is uncertain due to supply challenges.
Meta announced on Monday at CES 2026 that it is pausing the release of its Ray-Ban Display smart glasses in the UK, France, Italy, and Canada. This decision stems from "unprecedented demand and limited inventory," as stated by the company. The international expansion, initially planned for early 2026, now has an uncertain launch date.
Meta plans to focus on fulfilling existing orders within the United States while reassessing its strategy for international availability. Since their launch, acquiring the smart glasses has been difficult, with sales restricted to select physical retail locations and requiring appointment-based demos.
The $799 Ray-Ban Display glasses offer advanced features, including a heads-up display, camera, and multiple microphones. Despite initial optimism for increased availability, the current supply-demand imbalance has led to this significant delay in global rollout.
