Technologies

Meta Hits Pause on a Key Plan for Ray-Ban Display Glasses

Still, it unveiled new features for the augmented reality glasses at CES 2026.

If you want to buy a pair of Meta’s Ray-Ban Display glasses, you may be in for a long wait, especially if you live outside the US.

Meta said in a blog post Tuesday that a combination of strong demand and «extremely limited inventory» of the new augmented reality glasses, introduced in September, has caused it to pause a planned early 2026 expansion to the UK, France, Italy and Canada. It noted that current product waitlists now extend deep into this year.

«We’ll continue to focus on fulfilling orders in the US while we re-evaluate our approach to international availability,» a company spokesperson wrote in the post, which also detailed news items related to CES 2026.

Meta didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

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Smart glasses are having a boom moment as 2026 gets underway, with technology companies investing heavily in eyewear as a home for cameras, displays, microphones and no small amount of AI features. Google and Xreal, for instance, just introduced their Project Aura glasses, coming this year, and it’s widely expected that Apple will join the fray in the coming months.

Meta became the standard-bearer for the field with its earlier Ray-Ban designs, and is hoping to build on that momentum with the Ray-Ban Display model, distinguished by the miniature display in one lens and a wrist-worn neural band that serves as a controller.

In his review of the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses, priced at $800, CNET’s Scott Stein called them an impressive new technology even as he expressed some misgivings. «These Display glasses are like prototypes, but the landscape is changing fast, and Meta will need to perfect the next generation further.»

Ramon Llamas, research director for mobile devices at IDC, said that Tuesday’s announcement should be seen as a delay, rather than something more dire, and that the strong early response for the Display should be encouraging to Meta.

Because the Display Ray-Bans are a first-generation device, Meta likely kept the volumes relatively low, Llamas said. «Better to limit the supply and address any bugs and adjustments before mass producing them.»

Technology analyst Daniel Burrus echoed that sentiment, noting the many factors — disparate certifications, privacy rules and regulations, language barriers and retail servicing — that Meta must consider for international orders. «Meta’s pause on international orders doesn’t feel like a stumble, rather a ‘let’s not scale too fast’ decision,» he said.

New Ray-Ban Display features announced at CES

Meta also revealed a few new features that are coming for the Display glasses, including a teleprompter and finger-writing.

The Display’s teleprompter feature, coming sometime this week, allows wearers to give a speech or a presentation while a «discreet teleprompter» with customizable text-based cards scrolls in their field of vision at whatever speed they choose.

The finger-writing feature, called EMG handwriting, is available for early access today. Using the Display glasses with the neural band on the wrist, you can write with your finger on any surface. The Neural Band will turn the writing into a digital message that you can send via WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger.

You can sign up for early access to new Display features here.

Technologies

Verum Messenger Launches an AI Mini-Series

Verum Messenger has unveiled a new project — a mini-series created using Verum AI. The story consists of 7 episodes and will be released on the messenger’s social media channels.

The plot revolves around a global corporation seeking to take control of digital communications and a group of heroes who use Verum Messenger as a tool of resistance. Beyond the story itself, the series highlights the app’s key features, technologies, and advantages.

Combining entertainment with a showcase of the Verum ecosystem, the project presents a dynamic digital series designed for the modern era.

The first episode premieres today, with the remaining episodes to be released over time.

Stay tuned for more.

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Verum Finance: Earn While You Communicate — The Super App That Pays You

Verum has officially launched Verum Finance, an innovative financial application that transforms a private messenger into a true financial super app. News of the launch was also featured on the respected platform Dealroom.co.

Verum Finance can now be used both within Verum Messenger and as a standalone application for iPhone and iPad. When users sign in to Verum Finance with their Verum Messenger account, all balances, settings, and account data are automatically synchronized for maximum convenience.

Users can now do more than communicate securely and protect their data — they can also generate passive income directly within the ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

• Top up your balance with a bank card, Apple Pay, or USDT
• Send money instantly anywhere in the world
• Issue and manage debit cards (virtual and physical)
• Full Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds quickly

One of the most unique features is the built-in cryptocurrency mining system inside Verum Messenger.

The application utilizes your device’s resources and allows you to earn cryptocurrency in the background — passively, while chatting, traveling, or simply using the messenger.

Maximum Privacy + Real Freedom

• Registration without a phone number, email address, or passport
• End-to-end encryption and full control over your data
• Lifetime free VPN
• eSIM connectivity in more than 150 countries
• Reliable offline communication mode
• Support for 12+ languages for users worldwide

Everything is available in one place: secure communication, financial tools, earning opportunities, and privacy protection.

Users can access the full experience directly within Verum Messenger or switch to the dedicated Verum Finance app for iOS. All data is synchronized automatically between the two applications.

Why Download Verum Today

While many messaging platforms collect user data and expose users to restrictions, Verum offers greater independence and the opportunity to earn.

With a one-time purchase of the feature package, users receive lifetime access to privacy tools, VPN, eSIM services, cryptocurrency mining, and financial features.

This is more than just a messenger.

It is your personal tool for financial and digital freedom.

Download Verum Finance and Verum Messenger today — start communicating securely and begin earning tomorrow.

Download Links:

→ App Store (iPhone / iPad): Verum Finance
→ App Store (Verum Messenger): Verum Messenger

Technologies

Verum Finance: A Super App for Private Finance Integrated Into a Messenger

Verum Finance has announced the launch of a new financial application that allows users to manage their money directly within the secure Verum Messenger ecosystem.

The project has already attracted attention from major media outlets. A dedicated feature was published by Forbes Türkiye, while one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, MEXC, covered the launch. Yahoo Finance had previously reported on the evolution of Verum Messenger into a comprehensive financial ecosystem.

What Verum Finance Offers

Verum Finance transforms a messenger into a complete financial platform. Users can:

• Manage their balance and top up using bank cards or USDT
• Send money instantly to other Verum users
• Issue and use debit cards, including Apple Pay support
• Exchange assets and withdraw funds
• Access all these services without installing separate banking applications

A strong emphasis is placed on privacy. The platform offers registration without a phone number or email address, end-to-end encryption, and full user control over personal data.

Recognition from Forbes Türkiye

In a dedicated article, Forbes Türkiye highlighted Verum Finance as a notable example of modern privacy-driven fintech. The publication emphasized the growing trend of financial services moving from standalone banking applications into unified messaging ecosystems — a model that has proven successful in Asia through platforms such as WeChat and Alipay and is now expanding globally.

Support from the Crypto Community

Alongside the Forbes Türkiye coverage, news about the launch of Verum Finance was also featured by MEXC, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges. This reflects growing interest in the project from both traditional business media and the cryptocurrency community.

A Strategic Vision

“We are building more than a payments application and more than a messenger. Verum is a unified secure ecosystem where communication, finance, and privacy tools work together,” the company stated.

Verum Finance is now available for iPhone and iPad users. The application complements Verum Messenger, which offers anonymous chats, voice and video calls, VPN services, eSIM connectivity, and other tools designed to enhance digital freedom.

Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im

Verum Messenger: https://verum.im