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Meta's New Glasses Ditch Cameras for AI Audio
24 Sep
Summary
- New smart glasses focus on AI and audio, removing cameras.
- They offer up to 12 hours of battery life, extendable with a case.
- Priced at $349, they are more affordable than previous models.
Meta's newest smart glasses, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, have been released with a significant emphasis on audio and artificial intelligence capabilities, deliberately omitting built-in cameras. This design choice aims to enhance comfort and all-day wearability, a key goal for the company's AI-focused eyewear.
The glasses feature impressive battery performance, offering up to 12 hours of continuous use, which can be further extended by 48 hours using the accompanying charging case. This marks a notable improvement over previous Meta glasses. Priced at $349, the Ray-Ban Meta Audio is positioned as a more accessible option.
Equipped with six microphones, the glasses not only deliver clear audio for calls and music but also excel at suppressing background noise. Users can activate Meta's AI assistant by saying "Hey Meta" to manage calls, stream music, or interact with the AI.
Preorders for the Ray-Ban Meta Audio began on the announcement day, with an official launch date set for October 13. The company also introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Gen 3 glasses, which retain a 12MP camera and 3K video recording capabilities.
