By Aditya Soni and Echo Wang

MENLO PARK, California (Reuters) -Meta is expected to launch on Wednesday its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, seeking to extend the momentum of its Ray-Ban line, an early consumer hit of the artificial intelligence era.

The new glasses will likely be named “Celeste” and paired with Meta’s first wristband for hand-gesture controls, though their expected $800 price tag may dissuade some buyers, analysts said. CNBC has reported the glasses could feature Prada branding. The event is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. PT (8 p.m. ET).

The glasses are expected to include a small digital display in the right lens for basic tasks such as notifications, along with features available on its existing Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses such as an AI a

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