Meta's smart glasses are evolving discreetly, but in surprising ways. Behind their classic design, a new update is shaking up what was thought possible for this type of object.
Smart glasses often struggle to convince the general public. Too futuristic, too limited, or too intrusive, they generally remain reserved for a niche market. However, Meta continues its efforts with the Ray-Ban Meta, a model that combines classic design and smart features. The latest update, rolled out this week, could well change the game with additions that are both concrete and ambitious. The new features concern both the design and software functions, to attract new users.
The range is enriched with new “Skyler” frames and a variety of lenses. Among the models, there is a light gray version with photochromic lenses, or a black version with green or transparent lenses. But it's the software component that's really catching the eye. Real-time translation, previously limited, is now available in English, French, Italian, and Spanish. It works even offline if the languages are downloaded in advance, and allows you to listen to the translations in your glasses, while the phone displays the text. the screen.
Ray-Ban Meta glasses now integrate AI to analyze what you see
The big news comes from the advanced integration of AI. The Meta AI voice assistant can now analyze what you are looking at thanks to the integrated camera. For example, it can suggest a replacement ingredient in cooking or recommend a bottle of wine on a shelf. This is the same feature that has recently been introduced in WhatsApp, indicated by a blue circle in chats. This continuous conversation mode is being rolled out first in the United States and Canada, without the need to repeat “Hey Meta” with each command. Other features include sending voice messages on Instagram, making calls, sharing photos, and controlling music via Spotify, Apple Music, or Amazon Music. Meta also plans to expand its availability to new countries, including Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates. While the device becomes more useful in everyday life, the question of privacy remains unclear. The company has not specified how the visual data is processed, or whether it is used to train its artificial intelligence models.
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