The company is also rolling out Meta AI, an assistant that significantly enhances the functionality of devices, in beta for users in the US and Canada.
Just in time for sunglasses season, Meta is rolling out new features for its Ray-Ban smart glasses, including the ability to share your opinions on video calls and access an AI assistant.
Ray-Ban smart glasses, first released in 2021 as Meta was pushing hard for dominance in the Metaverse, offer a variety of capabilities, from capturing photos and videos with voice commands to acting as a playable headset. A wearable device that can perform tasks. Music from your mobile phone.
Meta said yesterday (April 23) that the device, now in its second generation, will be “off the shelves” thanks to high demand for an ever-growing list of features and improved specifications, including integrated audio and an ultra-wide 12MP camera. It's jumping out,” he said.
The company is currently rolling out an update that will allow users to share their opinions with others in real time and “hands-free” through video calls on WhatsApp and Messenger.
Ray-Ban smart glasses users in the U.S. and Canada also now have access to Meta AI, an artificial intelligence-powered assistant that enhances the functionality of their devices. First released as a test in December, Meta AI is currently available in beta to all users in the US and Canada.
“Ask your glasses what you see and you'll get smart, helpful answers and suggestions. That means your glasses can help you see what you see, so you can use your glasses to see more.” ,” Mehta wrote in the announcement.
To activate Meta AI, users can simply say “Hey Meta” and ask a question or enter a command, similar to how Siri or Alexa works.
“Suppose you're traveling and trying to read a menu in French,” the company added. “Smart glasses use built-in cameras and Meta AI to translate text and give you the information you need without having to pull out your phone or stare at a screen.”
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