Meta has postponed the international launch of its Ray-Ban Display AI glasses due to strong demand in the U.S., pushing waitlists into 2026. The $799 glasses, operated through a neural wristband, are Meta’s first consumer-ready AI eyewear. The delay comes as competition in the smart-glasses space heats up.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the glasses last September, created in partnership with EssilorLuxottica. The collaboration has already boosted the eyewear group’s revenue. Meta is reassessing overseas availability as it prioritizes U.S. orders. Competition includes Alphabet’s partnership with Warby Parker and reports of OpenAI working with Apple.

Meta stock is trading at $659.43, up 0.1% on the NasdaqGS. The delay in international launch is a result of limited inventories and strong U.S. demand, with the company halting rollouts in the U.K., France, Italy, and Canada to focus on meeting American orders.

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