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Smart Glasses Translate Super Bowl Halftime Live
9 Feb
Summary
- Smart glasses provided real-time translation of Bad Bunny's Spanish lyrics.
- Visual information appeared as a subtle overlay in the user's field of view.
- AR glasses deepened the concert experience by aiding comprehension.
Meta's Ray-Ban Display smart glasses recently offered a unique viewing experience during the Super Bowl halftime show. The wearer experimented with the glasses to see if they could translate Bad Bunny's Spanish rap lyrics in real-time.
The smart glasses feature an in-lens display that provides visual information as a subtle overlay, without obstructing vision. During the performance, the user utilized voice commands to activate translations. While not always capturing every word, the glasses successfully provided concise translations of key phrases, allowing for a better understanding of the performance.
This technology enhanced the user's immersion, preventing them from feeling disconnected during a multilingual act. Despite occasional issues with translation accuracy and gesture controls, the experience highlighted the potential for AR glasses to deepen engagement with live events. The focus remained on understanding the artist, rather than on the technology itself.
