Meta has launched its Ray-Ban smart glasses in India, expanding the presence of wearable technology integrated with artificial intelligence. The smart glasses were initially introduced in the US in 2023.
Innovative Features
These smart glasses blend the iconic Ray-Ban design with cutting-edge technology powered by Meta AI, aiming to enrich user experiences and accessibility. Priced at ₹29,900, the glasses are now open for pre-orders on Ray-Ban's official website and will be up for purchase starting May 19.
Specifications
The Ray-Ban smart glasses by Meta are available in Wayfarer and Skylar frame styles, offered in matte black, shiny black, and grey color variants. Users can choose from lens options such as sun, clear, polarized, and transitions, with support for prescription lenses.
Equipped with a 12MP camera, open-ear speakers, and a microphone seamlessly integrated into the frame, these smart glasses allow users to capture photos, enjoy music, and make calls conveniently without the need to reach for their phones. Voice commands enable hands-free functionality.
Artificial Intelligence Integration
A striking feature of these smart glasses is the integration of Meta AI, offering users the ability to interact naturally with the device. The AI assistant provides real-time information, language translations, and object identification in the surrounding environment.
The built-in ultra-wide camera enables high-quality photo and video capture, with the option to share content directly to social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Battery and Connectivity
In addition to offline translation features with downloadable language packs, the smart glasses feature open-ear speakers that direct audio towards the user's ears. This setup allows for music listening, call handling, and environmental awareness simultaneously.
The glasses boast up to four hours of battery life on a single charge, with the included compact charging case offering up to eight additional charges for extended usage.
Future Updates
Future updates will enable users to send and receive direct messages, photos, and make audio or video calls on Instagram using voice commands with their Meta smart glasses. These enhancements complement existing support for WhatsApp, Messenger, and native phone messaging apps, facilitating hands-free communication on-the-go.
Moreover, access to music apps like Spotify and Apple Music is expanding, allowing users to enjoy music seamlessly through voice commands with Meta AI.
