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John Velasco

I thought the the Meta Ray-Ban Display could replace head-up displays in cars, but I was wrong — here’s why

Meta Ray-Ban Display screen on lens.

Starting with the Ray-Ban Stories back in 2021 and subsequently switching to the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses in 2023, I've been recording my life daily with these smart glasses. So, you can imagine how excited I was to get the chance to try out the Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses.

One of the biggest reasons I’m a proponent of smart glasses like the Meta Ray-Ban Display is their potential to become that navigator to get me driving directions with assistance from visual aids. In fact, I thought it could replace the pricey head-up displays I find in many of the best electric cars I test. After trying the new glasses on and getting a sneak peak at the Maps app, I don’t think they’re going to be ideal for driving. Here’s why.

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