"Meta's next big Connect conference is nearly here, and this year, we're expecting to see a lot of news about glasses. AI-focused hardware is all the rage, and Meta arguably already has the best gadgets around in its Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses. At this year's show, we're expecting to see more about glasses, but also some standalone AI updates and even some talk of the metaverse."
"The wristband will apparently use surface electromyography (sEMG) technology that "reads and interprets the electrical signals from hand movements," according to CNBC. The tech comes from CTRL-Labs, a startup Meta acquired in 2019, and Meta demoed it last year with its augmented reality Orion glasses. Meta is very optimistic about sEMG technology; in a recent blog post, it said that "sEMG could revolutionize how we interact with our devices" and that sEMG "may just prove to be the perfect input for virtually any device.""
Meta's Connect conference will feature announcements centered on smart glasses and AI hardware. New smart glasses, codenamed Hypernova, include a small display in the right lens designed to show limited pieces of information. A companion wristband will use surface electromyography (sEMG) to read and interpret electrical signals from hand movements and enable gesture control. The sEMG technology originates from CTRL-Labs and was demonstrated with the Orion augmented reality glasses. Meta describes sEMG as a potential revolution in device interaction and a near-universal input method. The Hypernova glasses may cost around $800 and could be thicker and heavier than other Meta smart-glass products.
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