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Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Display: Augmented Reality Glasses with AI Capabilities
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has launched a new product: the Meta Ray-Ban Display. These innovative glasses aim to bring augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) into daily life.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display features a display integrated into the right lens, boasting a resolution of 600 by 600 pixels. During the Meta Connect presentation, CEO Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated the glasses' capabilities by writing letters on a surface with his fingers, which were then converted into words in a text message using the wristband control.
However, the real-world effectiveness of the glasses' AI features is yet to be fully determined. During the presentation, Zuckerberg struggled several times to answer a video call on the display glasses, and there were instances where the software moved on to the next steps without waiting for the previous ones to be completed.
The glasses are designed to allow users to interact with AI in their daily lives. For example, users can receive text messages, photos, and videos directly on the glasses. The glasses also have a wristband for control that can recognise small movements.
Meta claims a battery life of up to six hours for the glasses, but the actual usage time may vary based on factors such as continuous video calls and AI interactions.
The design of the Meta Ray-Ban Display is slightly bulkier than regular frames and stands out with noticeably thicker temples.
Other technology companies are also exploring AR glasses for daily use. Google has shown prototypes of a similar pair of glasses, but no release date has been announced. Apple, according to media reports, has been developing similar technology for years, but has only released a headset with environmental capturing capabilities and display features.
Google's smart glasses and Apple's headset, like the Meta Ray-Ban Display, have not yet revealed pricing details. Rokid, another company, has developed smart glasses with similar functionality but has not yet announced a sales date. Their glasses feature micro OLED displays, one for each eye, and focus on AR smart viewers for media and social interaction, with a Kickstarter campaign planned for Western markets.
The Meta Ray-Ban Display will be available in the US from late September, starting at $799. As with any new technology, the effectiveness and user-friendliness of these glasses may be influenced by software bugs and glitches. Nevertheless, Meta's foray into AR glasses marks an exciting step forward in the integration of AI into our daily lives.
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