Mark Zuckerberg blames Wi-Fi after new Meta Ray Ban smart glasses fail to vow amid multiple glitches during demo | Watch

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20 Sep, 2025

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg found himself in an awkward situation at the Connect Developers Conference held on September 17 at Meta’s Menlo Park headquarters. The much-anticipated launch of the new Meta Ray-Ban Display smart glasses, designed to showcase cutting-edge AI and gesture-control technology, turned into an unexpected comedy of glitches.

Wi-Fi Gets the Blame

During the live-streamed event, Zuckerberg admitted the irony of being let down by poor Wi-Fi connectivity at a tech showcase. “The irony of all this whole thing is that you spend years making technology and then the Wi-Fi on the day kinda… catches you,” he joked, drawing laughter from the audience.

The billionaire tech founder insisted the device itself wasn’t the issue, but rather the unreliable network connection that disrupted multiple demonstrations.

AI Assistant Gets Confused

In one highlight that went viral, food creator Jack Mancuso attempted to use the glasses’ AI assistant to fetch a recipe for a Korean-inspired steak sauce. Instead of delivering clear, step-by-step instructions, the AI became visibly confused:

• It gave out-of-sequence directions.
  
  

• It claimed the sauce ingredients had already been mixed.
  
  

• It insisted Mancuso should “grate the pear” for a sauce that wasn’t even prepped.
  
  

Despite Mancuso’s repeated attempts to course-correct, the AI fumbled, forcing him to blame the Wi-Fi before handing the feed back to Zuckerberg who echoed the excuse.

Call and Gesture Demo Falters

Another major setback came when Zuckerberg showcased the glasses paired with a neural wristband. The band is designed to detect subtle hand gestures to perform actions like messaging, media control, and accessing Meta AI.

• Zuckerberg successfully sent a message to Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth.
  
  

• But when Bosworth called back, the glasses failed to pick up the call.
  
  

• Multiple gesture attempts went unrecognized, leaving Zuckerberg struggling on stage.
  
  

Finally, Bosworth joined him on stage to help recover the demo, with both again pointing to “brutal” Wi-Fi as the culprit.

Embarrassing But Not Uncommon in Tech Launches

While the mishaps left Zuckerberg visibly embarrassed, such demo failures are not unusual in the tech world. High-profile launches by Apple, Microsoft, and Google have all seen their share of glitches in the past.

For Meta, the new Ray-Ban Display smart glasses alongside the performance-driven Oakley Meta Vanguard glasses represent the company’s push to make AI and wearable tech a part of everyday life. Despite the rocky start, Meta hopes to win back attention once real-world usage begins outside the stage lights and Wi-Fi hiccups.

Looking Ahead

Tech enthusiasts and critics alike will be watching closely to see whether the Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses can live up to their promise once they’re in the hands of everyday users. For now, the event highlighted both the potential and pitfalls of live AI-powered demonstrations where even the most advanced gadgets can’t always outsmart a weak internet connection.