Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses receive a major v11 update, adding real-time visual AI and translation capabilities. Initially available for early access users, the update will eventually reach all owners. This hands-free AI assistant can translate Spanish, French, and Italian, and includes Shazam integration. The update streamlines interactions, enhancing the already impressive photo and video capabilities of the glasses.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been a surprise hit in 2024, but the future of smart glasses remains uncertain. Past attempts have failed, and a wave of copycat products threatens to stifle innovation. Google’s Project Astra offers hope, but the shift towards AR headsets could hinder development. The success of the Ray-Ban Meta hinges on the industry’s ability to move beyond simple replications and prioritize design and functionality.
With Meta’s futuristic Orion AR glasses still years away, we review four leading smart glasses, comparing their features, performance, and price to gauge how close current technology is to achieving the holy grail of augmented reality eyewear.
L’Oréal and Visionairs unveil “Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition” in Hong Kong, offering an immersive AR experience showcasing the cathedral’s history and restoration progress. The exhibition, timed with the cathedral’s reopening, uses innovative technology to bring 860 years of history to life.
Snap Inc. exceeded analysts’ expectations in its third-quarter earnings report, driven by a surge in daily active users, promising early results from new ad formats, and the successful launch of ‘Simple Snapchat.’ The company also highlighted its commitment to augmented reality and its strategic focus on the advertising business.
The global automotive active safety system market is expected to skyrocket to USD 45.69 billion by 2034, driven by a projected CAGR of 11.3%. This growth is fueled by the rising demand for advanced safety features in vehicles, stricter government regulations, and the integration of augmented reality (AR) technology to enhance driver awareness and safety.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has revealed the Orion AR glasses, a groundbreaking holographic augmented reality device that could be the next big computing platform. Zuckerberg believes the glasses will usher in a new era of computing, allowing for more natural and social interaction with the world around us.
Paul Travers, CEO of Vuzix Corp, joined Benzinga All-Access to discuss the company’s innovative augmented reality (AR) wearable displays and computing glasses. He highlighted Vuzix’s use of micro-display technology and advanced optics to create compact, high-resolution displays that rival large screens.
Google’s venture capital arm, GV, has invested in Distance Technologies, a Finnish startup developing technology that turns transparent surfaces into augmented reality displays. This investment signals Google’s renewed focus on the AR/VR market and could potentially disrupt the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are getting even smarter with new features powered by Meta’s advanced AI, offering live translation, reminders, and more. These stylish shades are becoming increasingly helpful in everyday life, with new capabilities like QR code scanning and even fashion advice.
