Meta Unveils Ray-Ban AR Glasses, A Step Towards Replacing Smartphones
Meta, the social media giant, has unveiled its latest venture in reshaping daily life: the Ray-Ban Display glasses. This isn't just a new product, but a significant step towards Meta's long-term goal of replacing classic apps and smartphones with AI-driven augmented reality (AR) experiences.
The Ray-Ban Display glasses, priced at $799 and available from September 30, serve as the foundation for Meta's own ecosystem. They are the first in a series of AR glasses planned for release by 2027, with the Neural Band wristband acting as the primary controller. This wristband recognises gestures, enabling users to interact with the glasses hands-free.
The glasses offer a 20-degree field of view at 600 by 600 pixels, with a brightness of up to 5,000 nits. They can display text messages, navigation instructions, photos, music controls, and more directly in the right lens. Video calls with live subtitles and translations are also possible. The battery life is about six hours, extendable up to 24 hours with the charging case.
Meta's 'Live AI' feature, set to roll out in the coming months, provides solution suggestions, relevant information from older conversations, and message drafts during conversations. This feature, along with the glasses' other capabilities, makes them Meta's most ambitious attempt yet to replace the smartphone.
Meanwhile, in the realm of military technology, Microsoft and defense startup Anduril are collaborating to develop AR glasses for the US Army. The HoloLens IVAS headset, a military version of the HoloLens, is designed to provide soldiers with real-time information and enhance situational awareness.
The Ray-Ban Display glasses, with their advanced features and AI integration, signal Meta's commitment to a future beyond smartphones. As for the HoloLens IVAS, it represents a leap forward in military technology, potentially transforming how soldiers perceive and interact with their environments. Both projects highlight the growing potential of augmented reality in our daily lives and on the battlefield.
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