At first glance they look like regular eyewear. But Meta’s new Ray-Ban Display glasses are designed to bring AI directly into daily life.

On stage at Meta’s Connect conference in Menlo Park, CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled the device as part of a wider pitch about how artificial intelligence could become seamlessly integrated into everyday tasks.

The glasses combine a built-in display, microphones, speakers and cameras, while the accompanying Neural Band wrist device allows users to control functions with subtle hand movements.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, says: "Glasses are the ideal form factor for personal superintelligence because they let you stay present in the moment, while getting access to all of these AI capabilities that make you smarter, help you communicate better, improve your memory, improve your senses."

The glasses feature a discreet in-lens display, allowing users to check messages, preview photos, get directions or view live translations without taking out a phone.