The latest upgrade brings powerful visual recognition and translation features to these fashionable frames, potentially changing how we interact with the world around us
Your stylish Ray-Bans just got a whole lot smarter!
Hot on the heels of competitors like Samsung, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have received a big, long-awaited AI upgrade in the UK, bringing some features that might just transform how you interact with the world.
Let’s dive into what’s new and whether these tech-enhanced shades are ready for their time in the spotlight.
The “Look and Ask” Revolution
The biggest headline feature is undoubtedly the new “Look and Ask” functionality. UK users can now ask their glasses about whatever they’re looking at, and get smart, helpful answers in real-time.
Want to channel your inner tourist? Simply prompt your glasses with phrases like “Hey Meta, what am I looking at?” when standing in front of a landmark, and your AI companion will provide details and context. No more pretending to know what that famous building is!
Meta’s announcement proclaimed:
Imagine walking through a park and asking your glasses about the different types of trees you see, or getting information on different landmarks while you’re on a city tour. For example, if you are in Westminster and ask ‘Hey Meta, What am I looking at?’ your glasses might respond with: ‘You’re looking at a view of Westminster Bridge and the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, also known as Big Ben.
Lost in Translation? Not Anymore
For the globetrotters among us, the translation features might be the most exciting addition.
Right now, your glasses can read text in other languages and tell you what it says in English – perfect for deciphering those mysterious French wine labels or Italian restaurant menus.
But soon, the glasses will offer real-time speech translation between English, Spanish, Italian, and French.
Imagine having a conversation with someone speaking Spanish while you hear everything translated into English through your glasses’ speakers.
Your response will then be translated for them to read in the Meta View app. Meta said:
Not only is this great for traveling, it will help break down language barriers and help you connect with others more easily. We plan to add support for more languages in the future.
Beyond Tourism: Everyday Enhancements
These smart glasses aren’t just for playing tourist.
They’re designed to enhance your daily life, whether you’re visiting a museum and want to learn more about exhibits, trying to identify plants on a nature walk, or simply exploring your surroundings with new eyes.
From discovering new places to preserving memories or satisfying your curiosity about the world around you, these AI features aim to add an extra layer of wonder to your daily experiences. A simple voice command is all it takes to unlock this new perspective.
Ready to try these new features for yourself? Enabling them is pretty straightforward. Open your Meta View app, go to settings, and enable Meta AI for your glasses. Then just start talking to your new AI assistant with phrases like “Hey Meta, tell me more about this painting.”
A Glimpse into the Future?
This upgrade is just the beginning for Meta’s AI ambitions. The company has promised to bring these features to more countries and add support for additional languages in the future.
Will the next generation expand these AI capabilities even further? Can Meta make these glasses the ultimate travel companion? Will we all eventually be walking around having conversations with our eyewear?
One thing’s for sure – your stylish Ray-Bans just became a lot more interesting conversation starters. And with real-time translation on the way, they might even help you start conversations in languages you don’t even speak!
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Foto: Headline image from Meta
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