Meta’s AI Glasses Update Adds Conversation Boost Feature
▼ Summary
– Meta is rolling out a new “Conversation Focus” feature for its AI glasses, starting with users in its Early Access Program.
– This feature uses the glasses’ directional microphones to amplify the voice of the person the wearer is speaking to, aiding in noisy environments.
– Users can activate and adjust the feature by swiping the right arm of the glasses or through device settings.
– A new Spotify integration allows users to ask Meta AI to play music based on their visual environment, like festive tunes when looking at a Christmas tree.
– Google has recently demonstrated a similar contextual music feature for its prototype glasses, indicating a broader industry trend.
Meta’s latest update for its AI-powered smart glasses introduces a practical new tool designed to enhance real-world conversations. The feature, called Conversation Focus, is now available for users in the Early Access Program who own Ray-Ban Meta or Oakley Meta HSTN models. It leverages the built-in directional microphones to amplify the voice of the person you are speaking with, making it easier to hear in loud settings like busy cafes or crowded parties. Activation is simple, either through a swipe on the glasses’ right arm or within the device settings menu. While not explicitly marketed as an accessibility tool, this update significantly boosts the utility of the glasses for anyone who uses them as their primary audio device in social situations.
Alongside this hearing enhancement, Meta is rolling out a fresh integration with Spotify that connects directly to its Meta AI assistant. This allows for a novel, context-aware music experience. By looking at an object or scene and issuing a voice command, users can prompt the AI to curate a matching playlist. For instance, glancing at a decorated holiday tree and saying, “Hey Meta, start a playlist that matches this environment,” could initiate a stream of festive music. This feature, while playful, points to a broader industry trend of contextual AI interactions, with companies like Google also exploring similar concepts for future wearable devices.
(Source: The Verge)
