Ray-Ban Meta glasses may soon benefit from a major upgrade with a smaller screen, according to a report. The next version of the wearable device is said to be launched soon next year, and the screen can be leveraged to display notifications and perform other functions. Specifically, this development is based on the Meta Platform’s ambition to develop lightweight wearable headsets that could potentially replace smartphones as primary computing devices.
According to a report by the Financial Times, the next version of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Review) could be equipped with a smaller screen that can be used to display information as well as Meta AI – answers to questions derived from the company’s artificial intelligence (AI). Can be done for. -powered virtual assistants.
The $299 (roughly Rs. 25,000) smart glasses, developed in collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, come equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, open-ear speaker, and microphone that enables users to capture snapshots, listen to music . And keep the conversation going – all while on the go. The report suggests that while the first version of the display on the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses will only show simple text and images, it will be a step toward realizing CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s vision of augmented reality (AR) glasses that “create a virtual world.” Transfers” onto real life.
The publication states that this alleged device could be launched in the second half of 2025.
Meanwhile, Meta Platform is reported to be continuing the development of its AR glasses Orion which is equipped with a holographic display and features support for Meta AI. The company unveiled its prototype at the Meta Connect 2024 event in September after nearly a decade of development. Although this iteration was not made commercially available, the company plans to introduce a version to customers in the next few years.
According to the FT, the positive response to its AR glasses has boosted the social media giant’s ambitions and has reportedly accelerated its development to turn it into a consumer product. However, it faces several challenges, including developing a product that has adequate performance and good battery life while being priced at a desirable price point. According to the report, there are also supply chain-related challenges.
