Meta Unveils Major Update For Ray-Ban Smart Glasses

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses continue to make waves, showcasing a blend of style and cutting-edge technology. Meta is enhancing these glasses with an array of new features, including live translation, reminders, and a fresh clear frame option.

Thanks to their integrated camera and microphone, these glasses can see and hear, allowing Meta to utilize its advanced AI capabilities from the latest Llama 3.2 model for live translation. During a demonstration, Meta’s founder Mark Zuckerberg and Brandon Moreno engaged in a conversation, with their glasses seamlessly translating their English and Spanish dialogue in real-time.

While the translations had a slight delay of one to three seconds, this feature significantly benefits users. Zuckerberg highlighted that the technology supports translations for languages such as Spanish, French, and Italian, with more languages expected to be added shortly.

Another noteworthy upgrade provides the glasses with memory. Users will be able to ask their glasses to remind them of tasks, like where they parked their car or to buy certain items while shopping. This functionality makes the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses even more integral to daily activities.

The glasses are already capable of describing visual elements and answering questions about the user’s surroundings, all while taking photos with the built-in camera. With the advancements in multimodal AI, these features are becoming increasingly practical.

The latest updates also allow users to scan QR codes effortlessly and make phone calls to numbers printed in sight with simple voice commands. Additionally, these fashionable glasses can offer clothing and jewelry style tips as you select your outfit.

Additionally, the integration of the Be My Eyes service transforms the glasses into a powerful tool for individuals with low vision or blindness, enabling them to receive help from volunteers without the need for a smartphone.

These smart glasses can also replace earbuds, allowing for phone communication and music playback. Enhancements have been introduced for services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart, with even more integrations planned for the future.

As improvements to the AI continue, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are poised to become increasingly valuable in enhancing users’ lives.

To celebrate these advancements, Meta is set to introduce a limited-edition version of the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses featuring clear frames. Previously worn by Meta’s CTO, Andrew “Boz” Bosworth, these glasses will soon be accessible to the public.