Meta is rolling out new AI-powered features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, enhancing their functionality and appeal to tech-savvy consumers. The update, which began rolling out on October 3, 2024, brings several quality-of-life improvements centered around the glasses' multi-modal AI capabilities.
 |
|---|
| The new and stylish Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses featuring pink lenses |
Key Updates
-
AI Memory : Users can now ask the glasses to remember information, such as parking spots, and recall it later. This feature leverages the AI's ability to process and store contextual data.
-
Improved Voice Interaction : The Hey Meta wake phrase is now more seamless, allowing for continuous conversation without repeated prompts.
-
Voice Messaging : Integration with WhatsApp and Messenger enables users to send voice messages directly from the glasses.
-
QR Code Scanning : The glasses can now recognize and scan QR codes in the user's field of view.
-
Enhanced Multimodal AI : The system can now understand and respond to queries about objects in view without explicit commands to look at them.
Future Features
Meta has also previewed upcoming capabilities, including:
- Real-time translation for Spanish, French, and Italian
- Partnership with Be My Eyes for enhanced accessibility features
- Multimodal video processing
Availability and Pricing
The new features are available through the latest Meta View app (version 186) for both Android and iOS users. The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses start at $300 and come in various frame designs, including a new limited-edition transparent style.
While these updates significantly enhance the glasses' capabilities, it's worth noting that some features, like live translation, are not yet available. Additionally, privacy concerns regarding the potential for misuse of the glasses' recording capabilities have been raised by some observers.
As AI-powered wearables continue to evolve, Meta's latest update positions its Ray-Ban smart glasses as a more compelling option in the growing market of AI-integrated eyewear.