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Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: The Future of AI-Enhanced Style?
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses are a stylish way to capture life’s moments without reaching for your phone. But Meta wants these glasses to be more than just a fashion statement – they want them to be a gateway to AI interaction. Imagine having a digital assistant built into your ear, and your glasses serving as a portal to the digital world.
New AI-Enhanced Features
At Meta Connect, the company announced several new AI-enhanced features for the Ray-Ban glasses. I got to try out some of these features, including reminders and the ability to scan QR codes. While these features are useful, they’re not quite as assistant-like as I had hoped.
Reminders: A Mixed Bag
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses can remind you of things, but you have to set a specific time for it to remind you. I asked it to remind me about bread in the oven, and it worked – but only because I had set a specific time. I also asked it to remind me where I parked in the garage at the airport, and it was able to recall that information when I asked it to. However, it would be more convenient if the glasses could tap into location data, something that Google and Apple’s AI can already do.
QR Code Scanning and Translation
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses can also scan QR codes and translate signs in other languages. This is a useful feature, especially when traveling. The glasses can also translate live language for English, French, Italian, and Spanish – but this feature isn’t available yet.
Music and More
The Ray-Ban Meta glasses also work with popular music streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart Radio. I listened to a bass-heavy song from Spotify and was impressed by the sound quality. If Meta can deliver a more sophisticated AI, these glasses could be a game-changer.
The Future of AI-Enhanced Glasses
While the Ray-Ban Meta glasses are a step in the right direction, they still have a way to go before they can truly rival the capabilities of Google and Apple’s AI. With more advanced AI features and location data integration, these glasses could be a powerful tool for anyone looking to stay connected and organized on the go.
Key Features:
• Reminders: Set specific times for the glasses to remind you of things
• QR Code Scanning: Scan QR codes to load links on your phone
• Language Translation: Translate signs in other languages and live language for English, French, Italian, and Spanish
• Music Streaming: Works with popular music streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, and iHeart Radio
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