Ray-Ban eyewear by Meta to debut in India, currently accessible in the following European markets:
Smart Shades in More European Destinations
Mark Zuckerberg's tech juggernaut, Meta, is spreading the convenience of its AI-infused Ray-Ban smart glasses across Europe. On a hot April Sunday, they announced that these futuristic specs, equipped with the Meta AI, are now available in Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. That's right, Europeans can now stay connected while keeping their hands free thanks to Meta's voice-activated assistant!
Release Date and Cost for India Remain a Mystery
So far, Meta's kept the lid on the exact release date and price of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses in India. But it's surely on its way, as part of a wider global expansion that also includes Mexico and the United Arab Emirates.
Useful Add-Ons
This latest rollout brings tons of helpful new features. In these seven lucky countries, users can now have face-to-face chats with their glasses, just by asking them a question. One standout feature is the real-time language translation tool, now accessible to more people. It supports real-time conversations in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
Real-Time Info Arrives in Europe
Europeans, get ready to be utterly stunned, starting next week. Across all supported countries, you'll now be able to receive real-time data about what you're gazing upon simply by wearing your sleek new Ray-Ban glasses. Meta rolled out its AI assistant to Ray-Ban Meta glasses in France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain back in 2024, allowing users to ask questions with simple voice commands. Until now, the feature that presents info based on what you see was only accessible in the US, Canada, and Australia.
India Update
Meta also hinted that its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses will soon dazzle Indian eyes, along with those in Mexico and the UAE. In a massive software update, the live translation feature is going global, ready to help you chat in English, French, Italian, and Spanish - no connection required, as long as you've downloaded the relevant language pack in advance.
Instagram Integration and Translations
Translations will be read aloud through the glasses, while a text transcript appears on your paired phone. Just say, "Hey Meta, begin live translation," and you're set! And that's not all, Meta is also mixing Instagram into the action. Soon, you'll be able to send messages, share photos, or even make video or audio calls straight from your glasses.
Note: The Ray-Ban Meta glasses offer an array of advanced features, including:
- Hands-free interaction via voice command
- Powerful AI capabilities for real-time Q&A, creative prompts, and hands-free communication
- Live translation for several languages, even offline with the downloaded language pack
- Integration with messaging and calling platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, and music platforms like Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music
- Advanced AI vision feature that allows the assistant to continually "see" and respond to surroundings without the need for a wake phrase (in select markets)
All these features are designed to give users a fashionable, hands-free interface that keeps them connected while allowing them to leave their phones in their pockets.
- The rollout of Meta's AI-infused Ray-Ban smart glasses now extends to European countries, including Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, France, Italy, Ireland, and Spain.
- In these European countries, users can enjoy new features of the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, such as voice-activated assistant, real-time language translation, and hands-free interaction with social media platforms like Instagram.
- The real-time language translation supports conversations in English, French, Italian, and Spanish, making cross-lingual communication more accessible.
- India, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates are also anticipated to receive the Ray-Ban Meta glasses, along with a global rollout of the live translation feature across various languages.
