Meta has announced the rollout of a live translation feature for all users of its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. This functionality enables real-time translation between English, French, Italian, and Spanish during conversations. Users can hear translations through the glasses’ speakers and view transcripts on a connected smartphone. Notably, the feature operates offline if the necessary language packs are pre-downloaded.
In addition to live translation, Meta plans to introduce a “live AI” feature in the near future. This enhancement will allow the smart glasses to process visual input from the built-in camera, enabling real-time, hands-free assistance with activities such as meal preparation, gardening, and exploration. The AI will understand context between requests and can be engaged without a wake word.
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Meta’s collaboration with Ray-Ban to develop smart glasses began with the launch of the first-generation Ray-Ban Stories in 2021. These glasses combined classic eyewear design with technology, offering features like photo and video capture, music playback, and voice control. The introduction of live translation and upcoming live AI features represents a significant evolution in Meta’s wearable technology, aiming to provide users with more interactive and context-aware experiences.
The smart glasses market is becoming increasingly competitive, with major tech companies like Apple and Google investing in augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices. Meta’s advancements in integrating AI and real-time translation into their smart glasses position the company as a significant player in this emerging field, potentially influencing the development and adoption of wearable technology in daily life.
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Meta Platforms, Inc.
Meta Platforms, Inc., formerly known as Facebook, is a multinational technology company specializing in social media services and products. It owns and operates platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, and is investing heavily in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies.
Ray-Ban
Ray-Ban is an American-Italian brand of luxury sunglasses and eyeglasses created in 1936. Known for iconic designs like the Aviator and Wayfarer, Ray-Ban has partnered with Meta to develop smart glasses that blend classic style with modern technology.
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses
The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are a collaboration between Meta and Ray-Ban, offering features like photo and video capture, music playback, voice control, and now live translation and AI capabilities. They aim to integrate technology seamlessly into everyday eyewear.
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