Mark Zuckerberg outlined Meta’s ambitious plans for holographic augmented reality (AR) glasses that could eventually replace smartphones. He envisions a future where users interact with a spatial interface, seamlessly accessing information and connecting with others in a virtual world. While the technology is still in development, Meta is actively working on prototypes and plans to release affordable, high-quality AR glasses in the future.
Solos, the makers of AirGo smart glasses, are adding a front camera and AI features to their lineup, creating a direct competitor to the popular Ray-Ban Meta glasses. The new AirGo Vision model boasts ChatGPT-4 integration for visual search and other functionalities, offering a modular design with interchangeable front panels. The company will also release three new AirGo styles without cameras, featuring an LED notification light and a modular frame design.
HMD’s collaboration with fashion designer Sinead Gorey has resulted in the peculiar ‘Phonecore’ collection, featuring oversized smartphone-shaped sunglasses, a miniature 3D-printed ‘Mobile backpack,’ and a functional phone-carrying ‘Phonecore belt.’ While the designer claims the collection reflects the fusion of technology and fashion, the accessories seem impractical and unlikely to gain widespread adoption. The HMD Pulse Pro, the inspiration behind the accessories, is a budget-friendly Android phone with decent specs and unique features such as a 50-megapixel camera and gesture-activated selfies.
Introducing the Viture Pro, the latest and greatest in smart glasses technology. With larger OLED panels, a higher refresh rate, and an expansive field of view, the Viture Pro offers an unparalleled virtual viewing experience. Its advanced electrochromic dimming capabilities allow for seamless transitions from indoor to outdoor use, blocking up to 99.9% of ambient light. The Viture Pro is compatible with a wide range of devices, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, Android phones, gaming consoles, and laptops, making it a versatile companion for work, entertainment, and gaming. Get ready to elevate your digital experience with the Viture Pro, now available for $459 on Amazon.
Google’s I/O 2024 keynote showcased a brief glimpse of smart glasses during the Project Astra demonstration. However, the presentation provided no introduction or explanation, leaving viewers puzzled and disappointed. Despite its pioneering efforts in smart glasses a decade ago with Google Glass, Google has yet to introduce a modern interpretation with advanced AI capabilities. Meanwhile, competitors such as Ray-Ban Meta, Solos, Brilliant Labs, Oppo, and XRAI are actively developing and releasing smart glasses with AI integration. Google’s continued absence from this growing market raises concerns about its commitment to innovation and its ability to compete with the latest technological advancements.
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have been enhanced with multimodal AI technology, enabling them to process queries that involve multiple mediums such as audio and imagery. This advancement allows the glasses to better respond to queries based on what the wearer is looking at, offering real-time translation, object identification, and more. The AI also has the ability to tap into cloud-based processing, further enhancing its capabilities.
Wearable AI pin devices have emerged as an innovative category in technology, but their initial reception has been met with skepticism and unfavorable reviews. While devices like the Humane AI Pin and the Rabbit r1 have garnered attention, their functionality and value have come under scrutiny. The form factor of a wearable pin raises concerns about its ability to effectively deliver on-demand AI information. Conversely, smart glasses are believed to be a more suitable wearable format for providing AI-like functionality. Companies like Meta are incorporating AI features into their smart glasses, offering features such as language translation and hands-free information retrieval. The integration of screens into smart glasses could further enhance their capabilities and transform them into standalone AI wearable devices.
Meta AI features are now available to everyone in the US and Canada, enabling Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to deliver on the AI promises made at Meta Connect 2023. The ‘Look and Ask’ feature allows users to ask questions about things they see, leveraging Meta AI’s trained data and information from Google and Bing. Meta AI can perform various tasks such as providing information about objects, suggesting recipes, and more. However, users are advised to take its responses with caution due to the limitations of AI assistants. Additionally, users can use the Meta AI assistant for hands-free interactions, including starting video calls, sending messages, and playing music through voice commands.
Meta has enhanced its smart glasses with the ability to describe what you’re seeing using its built-in camera. By simply asking the glasses’ AI, you can obtain information about the surrounding environment. The feature, called “multimodal,” allows the AI to interpret both voice commands and visual input. It can translate foreign languages, identify objects, and provide information about landmarks. The update is currently in beta testing and available to Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses users in the U.S. and Canada. Additionally, the glasses now enable video call participants to share their perspective, allowing for real-time assistance and advice.
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses have received a significant AI update, introducing multimodal input capabilities. Users in the U.S. and Canada can now interact with the glasses by asking questions and viewing what the glasses see. Additionally, Meta is adding new Ray-Ban styles, including the Skyler and Scuderia Ferrari frames, and expanding live streaming capabilities to WhatsApp and Messenger.
