Meta’s New Smart Glasses with Display Leaked
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– Meta accidentally leaked two new smart glasses models in an unlisted video: Ray-Ban branded glasses with a display and Oakley “Sphaera” wraparound glasses with a camera.
– The Ray-Ban glasses feature a display in the right lens for tasks like asking Meta AI questions, viewing maps, translating signs, and writing replies via a wristband.
– The wristband uses surface electromyography (sEMG) technology to interpret hand movements for controlling the glasses, as previously reported by CNBC.
– Meta will also launch a translucent version of the Oakley HSTN smart glasses, similar to last year’s translucent Ray-Bans.
– These products are expected to be officially announced at Meta’s Connect keynote on Wednesday, which The Verge will cover live.
A newly surfaced video from Meta has inadvertently revealed what appears to be the company’s next generation of smart glasses, complete with an integrated display and a companion wristband controller. The unlisted clip, which was later removed but captured by UploadVR, showcases a pair of Ray-Ban branded smart glasses featuring a small display embedded in the right lens. This development signals a major step forward in wearable technology, blending fashion with advanced functionality.
The glasses, tentatively referred to as Meta Ray-Ban Display, were shown enabling a variety of practical applications. Users can interact with Meta AI, view maps for navigation, translate text in real time, and even compose messages using hand gestures detected by the accompanying wristband. This wearable controller is believed to utilize surface electromyography (sEMG), a technology that interprets electrical signals from muscle movements to facilitate precise device control.
In the same video, Meta also previewed a new model of Oakley smart glasses named “Sphaera,” which feature a camera mounted on the nose bridge. Additionally, a translucent version of the Oakley HSTN smart glasses was shown, echoing the design approach Meta took with last year’s translucent Ray-Ban models.
These products are expected to be officially unveiled during Meta’s Connect keynote, scheduled for Wednesday at 8PM ET. Mark Zuckerberg will host the event, which is likely to highlight these innovations alongside other announcements. Live coverage will be available for those eager to see the full reveal.
(Source: The Verge)
