Sources indicate that Meta is on the verge of introducing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, featuring AI capabilities. The social media giant’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, recently showcased the glasses’ AI functionality in an Instagram video. In the demonstration, Zuckerberg highlighted the multimodal AI technology, allowing the device to both visually perceive and audibly interpret its surroundings.
Revolutionizing Wearable Tech: Meta’s AI-Enabled Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Unveiled
The video illustrated the impressive AI performance as the “Hey Meta” virtual assistant, accessible to select US users, offered commentary and evaluations on objects within the user’s field of vision through the glasses’ camera and microphones.
Zuckerberg emphasized the AI’s versatility, indicating that “Hey Meta” can even provide clothing recommendations by describing and identifying details from its visual input. The testing phase for Meta’s AI in the Ray-Ban smart glasses is set to commence through an opt-in early access program in the United States.
Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Real-Time Info, Stylish Options, and AI Capabilities Unveiled
Meta has also announced the rollout of real-time information capabilities, powered in part by Bing, allowing users to query Meta AI for instant information on all Ray-Ban Meta devices in the US. The smart glasses, available as Meta Wayfarer and Meta Headliner, are priced at $299 each and can be purchased in seven color options, including matte black, glossy, shiny Jeans, and shiny Caramel. The lenses are offered in clear, green, amber, blue, or brown, with the clear lens option available with or without a blue light filter.
The pre-release version of the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses with AI functionalities will be initially accessible to a limited group of users in the US, with a full-release expected in the future.
