Introduction to Meta and its Upcoming Devices
Meta, a leading technology company, is set to reveal its first-ever smart glasses with a display called Hypernova and a wristband for controlling them at its annual Connect event. The event, which focuses on advancements in artificial intelligence and the metaverse, including new devices, will take place on September 17th and 18th.
Background on Meta and its Collaborations
Meta has a history of collaborating with prominent eyewear brands to develop smart glasses. In 2021, they partnered with Ray-Ban to launch the Ray-Ban Meta (originally known as Ray-Ban Stories). Later, in June of this year, they continued this collaboration with Oakley to release the Oakley Meta, a sportier design. This time, Meta has teamed up with EssilorLuxottica to create the Hypernova glasses.
Details about Hypernova Glasses
- Display and Functionality: The Hypernova glasses will feature a display on the right lens, offering a 20-degree field of view. While their visual capabilities will be limited, users can expect to access apps and notifications, take photos and videos, make calls, send text messages, listen to music, and interact with the Meta AI assistant.
- Price: The glasses are expected to retail for around $800, a figure previously anticipated by Bloomberg in mid-August.
- Control Wristband: Alongside the glasses, Meta will introduce a wristband equipped with sensors to detect muscle movements, transforming them into commands for interacting with the glasses.
Developer Access and Experimental Applications
Recently, Meta has provided select developers with both the Hypernova glasses and the control wristband to begin testing and creating experimental AI applications.
Additional Device Rumors
Alongside the Hypernova glasses and wristband, Meta is rumored to be working on a third generation of smart glasses, possibly the Ray-Ban Meta, which may incorporate tactile interaction capabilities.
Key Questions and Answers
- What are Meta’s upcoming devices? Meta plans to unveil the Hypernova smart glasses and a control wristband at its Connect event in September.
- Who is collaborating with Meta on these devices? EssilorLuxottica is partnering with Meta to develop the Hypernova glasses.
- What are the expected features of the Hypernova Glasses? The glasses will have a display on the right lens, enable access to apps and notifications, take photos and videos, make calls, send text messages, play music, and interact with the Meta AI assistant. However, visual capabilities will be limited.
- What is the anticipated price of the Hypernova Glasses? The glasses are expected to cost around $800.
- What additional device is Meta rumored to be working on? There are rumors that Meta is developing a third generation of smart glasses, possibly the Ray-Ban Meta, with tactile interaction capabilities.
