Meta and Ray-Ban Unveil Next-Gen Smart Glasses: AI-Powered Style and Functionality

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Meta has just unveiled significant updates to its Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses, blending cutting-edge AI with everyday functionality. This second generation of smart eyewear, designed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, introduces a suite of advanced features that make hands-free interaction more seamless and intuitive.

Among the most exciting new functionalities is Meta AI with Vision, which allows users to ask questions about what they’re seeing through the glasses. Whether you're exploring a new city or navigating daily tasks, you can now ask Meta to identify landmarks, suggest restaurants, or even translate text in real-time. The glasses can also recognize and remember things, like where you parked, adding practical convenience to everyday life. Meta AI also supports video calling via WhatsApp and Messenger, allowing users to share their point of view directly from the glasses—perfect for hands-free communication on the go.

On the entertainment front, Meta has strengthened its partnerships with Spotify and Amazon Music, and added Audible and iHeart, making it easier to listen to music or podcasts with simple voice commands. You can now ask for music by genre, artist, or even a mood, enhancing the media experience while on the move.

Additionally, the glasses come in new frame styles and colors, with options like Skyler's cat-eye shape and limited-edition Ferrari designs, all compatible with prescription lenses. The lenses can even transition faster between light conditions, ensuring they remain functional as both sunglasses and eyeglasses.

With these updates, Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses are pushing the boundaries of wearable technology, offering a unique blend of style and AI-driven intelligence to create a truly immersive and helpful hands-free experience.