Meta’s Ray-Ban sunglasses successful partnership adds a breakthrough feature in 2025, which could show us what “future smartphones” might look like, and kick off a new app economy.

Google’s new patent hints at advanced smart glasses with gaze tracking, AR features, and smartphone integration for efficient processing.

The Ray-Ban Meta glasses have been available for a few years, and unlike most smart glasses, people actually buy them. You can chalk that up to the design, which is almost as streamlined as good old-fashioned Ray-Ban sunglasses.

Meta is reportedly planning to integrate displays into its Ray-Ban smart glasses, a move that could redefine how users interact with wearable technology. According to a report by the Financial Times,

The upcoming Ray-Ban smart glasses from Meta are expected to include built-in displays, enhancing user experience with notifications and AI integration.