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Meta is adding AI to its Ray-Ban smart glasses next month

Meta bringing AI to Ray-Ban smart glasses with multimodal features including translation and object identification

Users can activate smart assistant by saying "Hey Meta" and glasses support English, Spanish, Italian, French, and German translations. [ more ]

Social Media Today

1 month ago

Meta Launches Expanded Testing of Landmark Insights in Ray-Ban Stories

Meta refines Ray-Ban Stories glasses with expanded landmark information test

Improved hands-free experience with voice commands for Meta AI interactions [ more ]

The Verge

Meta's big vision for face computers might be better than Apple's

Meta's smart glasses are designed to give people a taste of the future of augmented reality now

The Apple Vision Pro focuses on building the best possible headset with current technology [ more ]

Axios

Test-driving Meta's Ray-Bans, with added AI smarts

Meta's second-generation Ray-Ban smart glasses focus on size, weight, and price that people want before adding features.

The glasses allow for livestreaming, AI assistant, and capturing first-person photos and videos without a phone. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Meta AI on Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Can Now Understand What You're Seeing

Meta is allowing select customers to try out new AI-powered experiences with its Ray-Ban smart glasses as part of an early access program.

Meta is introducing updates to improve the smart glasses experience, including multimodal AI-powered capabilities and Bing-powered real-time information. [ more ]

Gadgets 360

Apple Mulls AirPods With Camera, Smart Glasses to Compete With Meta: Report

The rise of ring-form fitness tracking devices like Samsung's Galaxy Ring and Apple's patented smart ring. Apple's plans to expand its wearable lineup to include smart glasses and new AirPods with advanced features. [ more ]

GSMArena.com

3 months ago

Apple

Apple estimated to have sold 180,000 Vision Pro units during pre-order

Apple sold between 160,000 to 180,000 units of its Vision Pro

Kuo expects Apple to ship 500,000 units of the Vision Pro by the end of the year. [ more ]

The Verge

Amazon's latest Echo Frames are more style than substance

The Amazon Echo Frames aim to provide quick access to Alexa on the go, but they are not as ambitious as other smart glasses in terms of features.

The third-gen Echo Frames are lighter, have a longer battery life, improved audio, and a more stylish design. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

5 months ago

Design

Samsung Glasses Mixed Reality Headset: What We Know So Far - Yanko Design

Samsung is working on its own XR hardware called Samsung Glasses, likely inspired by Apple's Vision Pro mixed reality headset.

The design of Samsung Glasses may lean towards a smart glasses form factor, similar to the Apple Vision Pro or Meta Quest Pro.

Samsung Glasses are expected to have the necessary hardware for AR and mixed reality, making them more versatile than a typical VR headset. [ more ]

The Verge

5 months ago

Humane's AI Pin seems to be forgetting what makes a good wearable

The Humane AI Pin is a wearable device designed to reduce phone usage.

The pin offers features similar to smartwatches and smart glasses.

The pin's flashy design may not be practical for everyday wear. [ more ]

WIRED

5 months ago

Meta's Ray-Bans Still Can't Escape the Glasshole Effect

Impressive audio quality for music and calls.

Privacy issues and lack of features on Meta's smart glasses. [ more ]

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The Verge

2 weeks ago

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have multimodal AI now

Smart glasses are evolving with features like multimodal AI, enhancing user experiences. [ more ]

The Economic Times

From fitness rings to passkeys, a look at tech trends that will shape 2024

Smart glasses with AI capabilities are expected to become more refined and popular in 2024.

Fitness rings that track activity without wristbands could become a common wearable in 2024. [ more ]

Engadget

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are getting AI-powered visual search features

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will receive upgrades to its AI assistant, including real-time information support and multimodal capabilities.

Meta AI will now be able to answer questions based on the user's environment and provide contextual information. [ more ]

Social Media Today

2 weeks ago

Wearables

Meta Announces Updates for its Ray Ban Smart Glasses, Including New AI Elements

Multimodal Meta AI integration on Ray-Ban Meta for interactive AI experiences. [ more ]

Creative Bloq

3 weeks ago

Graphic design

Get free Soundcore earbuds (worth $99) when you buy XREAL Air 2 Pro glassess

The XREAL Air 2 Pro AR smart glasses come bundled with Soundcore Liberty 4 noise-cancelling earbuds for $449 until April 23, offering an immersive display experience and ideal for travelers. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

World's First AR Glasses that correct Partial Retinal Blindness: Hands-on with Eyecane AR at MWC 2024 - Yanko Design

AR technology can benefit neglected groups like those with age-related macular degeneration (AMD).

Cellico's Eyecane AR glasses feature a 4K camera to help AMD patients see clearly by filling in blind spots with digitally captured imagery. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Web design

OPPO Air Glass 3 brings AI to your vision to improve your interactions - Yanko Design

Smart glasses aim for inconspicuous design with powerful AI functionalities.

OPPO Air Glass 3 combines AI technology for a natural user experience and boasts a lightweight design. [ more ]

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