New Meta Ray-Bans leak with 2 major upgrades - now I'm even more excited for Connect

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• Meta recently published a video trailer for its upcoming smart glasses, which are expected to be unveiled at Connect on Wednesday.
• The montage included clips of Meta Ray-Bans that have an HUD display and wristband controller.
• A new Oakley model based on the brand's Sphaera design was also leaked.

Did Meta just foil its biggest hardware announcement of 2025? Some would say yes, but it's not all doom and gloom in Menlo Park.

Meta Connect this week is expected to be a pivotal moment for the AI wearables industry, as the makers of the popular Ray-Ban smart glasses take the stage to unveil a succeeding model -- and maybe more. 

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