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META: Glasses, Quest, and the upcoming Orion

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Explore how META's groundbreaking glasses bring AI to all with convenience and budget-friendliness.

Meta has been making significant progress in providing immersive experiences at an affordable price. Previous technologies may have been innovative devices, but the cost prevented most from ever exploring them.

I purchased the Meta RayBan Glasses in October 2023, and what began as a fun purchase has become one of my favorite productivity devices. The glasses are made quite comfortably, and I chose to get clear lenses to share the experience with educators easily. I also opted to add the blue lens to support using them while on the computer. I didn’t expect to use the glasses more than sharing them at conferences, so I didn’t get a prescription lens.

The META glasses are capable of more than your typical glasses, starting with the style choice. I personally like the Wayfarer style, but you may want to view the other choices to match your preference.


So what do these crazy awesome glasses do?


The Ray-Ban Meta collection is a game-changer for educators, integrating cutting-edge wearable technology with classic Ray-Ban design to enhance teaching and learning experiences. Here are some of the standout features that make these smart glasses an invaluable tool in the educational setting:

  1. Meta AI Assistant

    • The Meta AI is the most significant technology in these Smart Glasses. Manage your day operations by saying, "Hey Meta." The conversational assistant provides hands-free commands, such as making calls, sending text messages, and searching for information without opening your phone. This feature is especially useful when I’m busy and can’t stop. The META glasses allow me to access information such as flight details, upcoming temperature changes, and the time or battery life remaining for the glasses.

  2. Enhanced Audio Experience

    • The glasses have special speakers on the temples that provide better sound quality. They can play audio at a higher volume, have double the bass, and offer improved sound direction. Listening to podcasts and music or making phone calls is no longer challenging while multitasking.

  3. Camera Functionality

    • Each lens has an ultra-wide 12-megapixel camera capable of capturing great images and videos. Record high quality 1080p videos up to 1 minute long by speaking the command. How often have you wished your phone was available to capture a photo or video but couldn’t open the camera app on time? The META glasses have solved this problem.

  4. Live Streaming Capability

    • Use the hands-free, live-streaming feature in real-time. This feature is especially useful for live streaming on Facebook or Instagram without holding a phone. The viewers watch your stream through your eyes and can interact with you while going live.

  5. Extended Battery Life

    • The glasses charge conveniently in their case when not in use. The charging case allows you to use the META Glasses for up to 36 hours on one charge. The amount of time the glasses stay charged depends on how long you talk or listen to music through the glasses. I have found a full charge in as little as 30 minutes in the case.



These features make the Meta glasses a powerful wearable that enhances your productivity. While this post concerns the META Glasses, the META Quest 3 offers the same AI functionality. Finding immersive options with AI features is undoubtedly the future of technology.


Up Next: Orion Meta Glasses


Meta is working on releasing the next project titled the Orion Meta Glasses, which leverages augmented reality by blending the physical and digital worlds. A key feature will be contextual AI, which understands and anticipates your needs, allowing you to interact with digital content naturally. I can’t wait to see when META finally releases the next immersive glasses.


 


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