Meta visits pause on Ray-Ban Display expansion plans

International customers who have their sights set on Meta’s Ray-Ban Display smart glasses will have to wait a little longer. Declared dead It is pausing plans to launch the glasses in France, Italy, Canada and the UK by early 2026, due to “unprecedented demand and limited stock”.

“Since its launch last fall, we’ve seen a tremendous amount of interest, and as a result, waitlists for products now extend into 2026,” Meta said in a CES blog post. “We will continue to focus on fulfilling orders in the U.S. as we reevaluate our approach to international availability.”

Meta has not provided a new target date for its international rollout. In its review, EdgeVictoria Song of Ray-Ban said that Ray-Ban Display smart glasses are “The best I’ve ever tried“So this delay may be extremely disappointing for international customers who have been eager to purchase a pair of these glasses.