Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses — Are They the End of Mobile Phones?

Are phones on the way out?

The Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses raise a bigger question: are we entering the beginning of the end for the smartphone as the default everyday device? With smart glasses advancing quickly, it’s easy to imagine a near future where more of us wear our screens instead of holding them.

What about the laws?

Legislation is clear about phones while driving — but how do you police eyewear that looks like normal glasses yet can show content, record, and respond to voice? Will drivers be stopped just for wearing tech frames? Could manufacturers add motion-sensing lockouts, and what about passengers or planes?

Why I’m excited

Real-time translation for travel is huge: reading signs in Italy, instant subtitles for conversations, and accessible on-lens prompts. Beyond convenience, that’s meaningful assistive tech.

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