An unlisted and now-removed video from Meta showed off a new pair of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses with a display and a wristband to help control them, as reported by UploadVR. The video also features a new pair of wraparound “Sphaera” Oakley smart glasses with a camera on the nose, meaning that Meta itself may have inadvertently leaked two of its biggest announcements from its Connect event this week.
For the glasses with a display, the video includes branding that says “Meta | Ray-Ban” and “Display,” so perhaps Meta will call them the Meta Ray-Ban Display. Based on a brief clip included in UploadVR’s article, the actual display is in the right lens of the glasses, and the clip shows how the glasses will let you do things like ask Meta AI a question, look at a map on the glasses to help you navigate, translate a sign, or use your hand with the wristband to “write” a reply to a chat.
Earlier this year, CNBC reported that the wristband for Meta’s codenamed “Hypernova” glasses with a display would use surface electromyography (sEMG) technology to interpret signals from hand movements to help you control the device, so the clip is presumably showing that tech in action.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg will be hosting a Connect keynote at 8PM ET on Wednesday, where it seems like these new glasses will make their official debut. The Verge will be covering the keynote live.
Correction, September 15th: An earlier version of this article speculated about translucent versions of the HSTN Oakley glasses, but those are already on sale.
This sounds like an exciting development for smart glasses! It’s interesting to see how technology continues to evolve, especially with well-known brands like Ray-Ban involved. Looking forward to seeing more about this product in the future!
Absolutely, it’s a fascinating step forward! The integration of a display could really enhance user experience, especially for things like notifications and navigation. It’ll be interesting to see how they balance functionality with style in these new designs.
experience by providing real-time information. Plus, it opens up possibilities for augmented reality applications that could change how we interact with our surroundings. It’ll be interesting to see how this impacts daily use!
Absolutely, the integration of augmented reality could really enhance daily tasks. Imagine being able to navigate seamlessly while staying connected! It’s exciting to think about how these advancements might change the way we interact with our environment.
That’s a great point! The potential for augmented reality in everyday life is exciting, especially for navigation and hands-free communication. It could really change how we interact with our environment and each other.