High-tech Meta glasses incorporating a screen could be priced equivalent to an iPhone

High-tech Meta glasses incorporating a screen could be priced equivalent to an iPhone

Meta, the tech giant behind Facebook, is set to revolutionise the wearable technology market with the imminent release of its next-generation smart glasses, codenamed "Hypernova." According to reports, the glasses are expected to hit the shelves in just a month from now, and Meta is reportedly accepting lower margins to boost demand for the innovative device [1].

The Hypernova smart glasses are designed to offer a seamless blend of technology and fashion, with Meta partnering with major eyewear brands like Luxottica to create a lightweight, stylish design that looks and feels like normal glasses rather than bulky tech devices [2][3][4]. The glasses run on a customized Android system and connect to smartphones via Meta’s View app.

One of the key distinctive features of the Hypernova smart glasses is the monocular small AR display embedded in the lower right lens, which provides glanceable information such as notifications, navigation prompts, photos, and interactions with Meta’s AI assistant directly in the user's field of view [1][2][3][5]. The display offers a 20-degree field of view, ensuring that users can access essential information without being overwhelmed.

Another unique aspect of the Hypernova smart glasses is the integration of a neural wristband controller that uses electromyography (EMG) to detect subtle muscle movements in the wrist and fingers, allowing for discreet, natural gesture controls without relying on voice commands or obvious hand movements [1][2][3]. This controller comes bundled in the retail package of the glasses.

The Hypernova smart glasses are priced around $800, making them more affordable than initially expected and positioned between premium Ray-Ban Meta glasses and bulkier enterprise AR devices [1][2][5]. This price point is comparable to the anticipated price of the iPhone 16 and potentially the iPhone 17.

The Hypernova smart glasses will also feature apps for capturing photos, viewing media, launching maps, and checking notifications. However, it's worth noting that there might not be a dedicated app store installed on the wearable [6].

As Meta prepares to launch its Hypernova smart glasses, the tech giant is undoubtedly aiming to redefine personal computing by offering an alternative to smartphones. With its innovative design and features, the Hypernova smart glasses mark a significant step towards merging technology and everyday wearable items, appealing to both consumer and enterprise markets [1][3][4].

Meanwhile, Google is reportedly working on its own AR glasses built atop the Android XR platform [7]. As the competition heats up, it will be interesting to see how Meta's Hypernova smart glasses compare to Google's upcoming offering and other next-gen AI glasses with optical projectors, such as the Even G1, which also fall in the $400-600 price range [8].

References:

1. The Verge
2. TechCrunch
3. Engadget
4. Wired
5. Bloomberg
6. CNET
7. CNET
8. Even G1

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