Meta Ray-Ban Glasses are the first AI wearable success story. They’re actually pretty good. They have a sleek Ray-Ban styling, which means they don’t look as goofy as some of the bulkier and heavier attempts at mixed reality face computers. The built-in AI agent can answer questions and even identify what you’re looking at thanks to the built-in cameras. People also love using voice commands to take photos and videos of what’s in front of them without taking out their phone.
Meta intelligent glasses will soon get more AI-powered voice features. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the latest intelligent glasses software updates today at his company’s Meta Connect event.
“The reality is that most of the time you’re not using smart features, so people want to have something on their face that they’re proud of, that looks good and, you know, is designed in a really nice way,” Zuckerberg said on Connect . “So these are great glasses. We are constantly updating the software and developing the ecosystem, so they become smarter and can do more.”
The company also used Connect to announce the novel Meta Quest 3S, a cheaper version of its mixed reality headsets. A range of other AI capabilities were also showcased across platforms, adding novel features to the huge Meta AI and Llama language models.
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When it comes to Ray-Bans, Meta doesn’t do much to ruin a good thing. Shrewd glasses were enhanced with artificial intelligence technology earlier this year, and now it’s Meta adding more possibilities to the stackalthough the improvements here are quite minimal. You can now ask Meta AI a question and hear its answers directly from the speakers built into the temples of the frames. Now there are some novel things you can ask or order him to do.
Perhaps most impressive is the ability to set reminders. You can look at something while wearing your glasses and say, “Hey, remind me to buy this book next week,” and the glasses will understand what the book is about and set a reminder. In a week, Meta AI will tell you it’s time to buy this book.
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Meta says live transcription services will be coming soon, which means people speaking different languages will be able to see speech transcribed in the moment – or at least at the right time. It’s unclear how well this will work, given that Meta’s previous written translation capabilities have been hit and miss.
Zuckerberg says Meta also works with the Danish mobile app Be my eyes introducing a feature to Ray-Ban Meta glasses that connects blind and visually impaired people with volunteers who can watch live video and talk to the user about what is in front of them.
“I think today’s meeting will not only be a truly amazing experience, but also a glimpse into what could be more possible with always-on AI.”
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Fresh frame colors and lens colors are being added, and customers now have the option to add transition lenses that augment or decrease their shading depending on current sunlight levels.
Meta hasn’t said exactly when these additional AI features will arrive on Ray-Bans, except that they’ll arrive sometime this year. With only three months left in 2024, that means it’s coming soon.