Meta Unveils Ray-Ban Smart Glasses Update: Live Translation, AI Music, and Privacy Concerns
April 23, 2025
This expansion follows the earlier launch of Meta AI in select European countries, which began in November 2024, allowing users to interact via voice for general inquiries.
Experts emphasize that while the integration of AI and wearable technology represents a significant trend, it also raises important privacy and security considerations.
However, concerns about privacy and the handling of visual data collected by the glasses remain, as Meta has not fully addressed these issues.
The Wayfarer model, priced at $299, offers a classic design suitable for professional settings, while the Headliner model, priced at $329, targets creatives with its bold frames.
Meta's focus on merging style with functionality aims to enhance daily experiences for users, positioning the glasses as essential tools for both creators and tech enthusiasts.
As Meta continues to innovate, it remains committed to its core business areas, including social networking and augmented reality, with a significant portion of its revenue generated from advertising.
Meta is set to enhance its Ray-Ban Smart Glasses with new technological updates, introducing features such as live language translation and improved messaging capabilities.
In addition to these updates, users outside the US and Canada will soon have access to AI music features, enabling them to play tracks from popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Music or identify songs using Shazam.
The glasses will feature functionalities such as voice command interaction, real-time information retrieval, and the ability to capture high-quality photos and videos from a first-person perspective.
European users will benefit from integrated visual search capabilities, enhancing their cultural exploration at historical and artistic sites.
The rollout of these features will expand to additional countries, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
The visual inquiry feature is currently limited to users in the US, Canada, and Australia, with plans to extend these capabilities to more countries in the future.
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Forbes • Apr 23, 2025
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The Verge • Apr 23, 2025
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