The highly anticipated Meta Connect 2025 event was poised to be a showcase of futuristic technology, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg presenting the company’s latest innovations. The centerpiece was the introduction of new Ray-Bans with a heads-up display, controlled by a revolutionary neural wristband designed to convert hand gestures into digital commands. However, the presentation took an unexpected turn due to a glitch during one of the demos, and a video of the incident has since gone viral on social media.
An On-Stage Malfunction
The demonstration began smoothly, with Zuckerberg successfully sending a message to Meta’s Chief Technology Officer, Andrew Bosworth, using the new device. The trouble started during the next step, when Zuckerberg attempted the more complex task of initiating a video call with a few simple hand movements. Despite several awkward repeats of the required gesture, the system failed to respond, leaving him with an unresponsive pair of smart glasses in front of a live audience.
The Aftermath and Online Reaction
To manage the situation, Andrew Bosworth came on stage, attributing the failure to connectivity issues by stating, “The WiFi is brutal.” He assured the audience that his team would investigate the problem. As is common with such public mishaps, social media, of course, had a field day. Clips of the failed demo circulated rapidly, drawing a wide range of humorous and critical responses from online users who commented on everything from the technical fault to the product’s concept.
Product Details and Availability
The device at the center of the demonstration was the Meta Ray-Ban display, a new generation of AI glasses paired with the Meta Neural Band. This wrist-worn device is the key component that translates finger signals into commands for the glasses. For consumers interested in this new technology, the smart glasses will be Available from September 30th in two colors, with a starting price of $799.
