Meta Ray-Ban AI Glasses Clear FCC Ahead of Imminent Launch
New FCC filings indicate that two new Ray-Ban AI smart glasses are close to launch. According to the March 10 documents, the devices appear to be production-ready, which strongly suggests a public announcement could arrive within the next few weeks. Additionally, the models are listed as “RayBan Meta Scriber” and “RayBan Meta Blazer,” with the Blazer expected in both regular and large sizes. The filings also mention a charging case, so portable charging will likely remain part of the product lineup.
Major Hardware Upgrade Expected
The new glasses carry model numbers RW7001 and RW7002. In contrast, earlier generations used model numbers in the RW4002 to RW4014 range. As a result, the jump has fueled speculation about a significant hardware upgrade, possibly including a more advanced chipset.
Moreover, the filings show support for the Wi-Fi 6 UNII-4 band on the 5.9 GHz frequency range. This addition could improve connection stability for livestreaming and AI-driven features. However, much of the technical information remains redacted.
Following the previous launch pattern, an announcement could come soon. When the second-generation Ray-Bans debuted in late 2023, the announcement came just over a month after FCC certification. Therefore, if the same timeline holds, the new models could arrive as early as April or May.
Growth and Rising Concerns
Demand for the smart glasses continues to rise. In 2025, more than seven million Ray-Ban and Oakley AI frames sold, compared with a combined two million units across 2023 and 2024. As Zuckerberg stated, “Sales of our glasses more than tripled last year, and we believe they are among the fastest-growing consumer electronics in history,” Mark Zuckerberg said on the company’s most recent earnings call.
Meanwhile, the wearable lineup continues to expand. The Scriber and Blazer would join Oakley-branded AI glasses and the Ray-Ban Display model with an integrated monocular screen. In addition, reports suggest annual production capacity could double to 20 million units or more by the end of 2026.
However, growing momentum has also brought greater scrutiny. A class-action lawsuit alleges that third-party contractors collected sensitive user video content to train AI models. At the same time, U.S. senators have raised concerns about reported plans to add facial recognition to future devices. So far, the company has not commented publicly on either issue or on the new FCC filings.
