In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives, Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses stand out as a beacon of innovation, offering a blend of style and cutting-edge functionality. These smart glasses are not just a fashion statement but a versatile tool for communication, making messaging, calling, and even video calling more accessible than ever before. Let's dive into how these smart glasses can transform your communication experience.
Effortless Connectivity at Your Fingertips
The heart of Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses lies in their ability to connect you to your world. Whether it's Messenger, WhatsApp, or your smartphone (be it iPhone or Android), these glasses pair effortlessly with the Meta View app. This integration allows for seamless messaging and calling functionalities, all controlled by your voice. Imagine the freedom of staying connected without ever needing to pull out your phone.
Voice-Controlled Messaging: A Whisper Away
Messaging is a breeze with Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Simply speak the command, "Hey Meta, send a message to [name]," and dictate your message. The glasses offer the convenience of confirming your message before sending it, ensuring your communication is precise and accurate. Whether you're connected to WhatsApp or Messenger, sending messages is as simple as speaking out loud.
Calling: Hands-Free, Hassle-Free
Making calls is just as intuitive. Say "Hey Meta, call [name]," and the glasses will connect you to your desired contact. The touchpad on the glasses also allows for easy call management, enabling you to answer or end calls with a simple tap or voice command. This hands-free approach not only enhances convenience but also safety, particularly when multitasking or on the move.
Personalized Notifications: Stay Informed, Effortlessly
One of the most thoughtful features is the announcement and readout of messages. When connected, the glasses can announce the sender's name or read the messages aloud, ensuring you're always in the loop without needing to check your phone. This feature is customizable through the Meta View app, allowing you to choose which notifications you receive and how.
Simplified Setup and Customization
Setting up and customizing your Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses is straightforward. The Meta View app serves as your control centre, where you can manage connections, customize call and message settings, and adjust notification preferences. The app also ensures that your privacy is respected, with no contact information shared with Meta servers and all data securely stored on your devices.
A Note on Safety and Privacy
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are designed with your safety and privacy in mind. Emergency calls need to be made through your mobile device, and the glasses comply with your network provider's emergency calling protocols. Moreover, the glasses respect your privacy by keeping your contacts and call history confined to your devices.
Conclusion
Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses redefine the way we think about wearable technology. With their sleek design and robust communication features, they offer a glimpse into the future of personal tech. Whether it's staying connected with loved ones, managing work calls, or simply enjoying the convenience of hands-free communication, these smart glasses promise to enhance your daily life in ways you've only imagined. Embrace the future, where technology not only connects us but does so with style and sophistication.
Comments
I'll pass on this one
In all honesty, I don't see what's so revolutionary for the blind, in this case. It's not as if they have anything like the 'point and speak' feature Apple introduced recently, or Envision functionality, built in. I can already do a lot of things with my device hands free, via Siri, which works well enough for me. So I truly don't see why I would want to put my trust in a product from Facebook, when as far as I know there's know unique selling point for us.
both sets are meant for difirent things.
I don't think the selest glasses can do calls or texts, i've heard it can write emails though.
I don't know about you but I think i'd prefer to write my emails, yes speaking can be useful, unless you have hiccups :) but when writing you can paste links and look things up, I don't know if you can do that with either of these.
It'll be interesting to see your report on both of them.
At least you can keep the rayban glasses if you like them.
Charlotte
I had the same problem when trying to buy these glasses. I eventually gave up and found them on the Curry’s site. I have them now and I’m delighted with them. I’m also very very confident that features are going to be added for blind and low vision people. Look and is already useful but still not as good as BMAI at present. I’m sure they’re working on it though.
Meh
I'm just not feeling it for these. Someone, I guess, needs to tell me how they're looking out the window at the descriptions of trees and such, or reading a print book with them before I get the hubbub.
I use Facebook because I almost have to, not because I want or like to.
Live Stuff
Ya, I had that live streaming mixed up for a while. I guess people are reading typed-in comments as they are live streaming, rather than having a video or audio interaction. I doubt that would work out well with a screen reader.
I think the future will turn out well for these types of things, as AI ripens.
How about Messenger? Messenger
I was thinking that if you can live stream to Facebook, shouldn't you be able to video chat on Facebook Messenger? Will be interesting to find out.
I really need the text recognition, so went with Seleste. Hopefully, they can start shipping before too long.
wearable technology
Hello, I give my point of view on this subject:
I'm currently using Envision Glasses, and Bose Frames Tempo; they're different aids for different needs.
Bose Frames Tempo: those are used as Bluetooth speakers and do whatever a headset does: call, answer, dictate text, siri - with all pros and cons of the case. Now my poor Tempo are becoming old and Bose seems no longer to produce them, but they're 8 hours battery time so they respond to my basic needs.
Envision Glasses? I wear them just when I need to, because I feel them uncomfortable (very uncomfortable, I admit); not to talk about battery life which is very short, and I find them very slow in response... GPT features do not satisfy me too much in my native language -Italian-, the hardware is then obsolete as Google Glasses are no longer produced as well...
About Meta ray-ban, I'd not buy such aid as it links me to Facebook and I have enough of it, I'm trying to gradually disconnect from that service.
At the same time, we unfortunately have to make peace with the account issue: this kind of technology needs a cloud service so, whatever it is, it binds you to it.
Does it use google? If you want to set free from google you can't. Or Microsoft, or Amazon, or whatever stuff; and if the service decides to cease its functionality, everyone of us is screwed.
Interoperability of tech has its pros, and these are the cons
The killer feature would be a wearable tool allowing us to fully interact with Be My AI, currently it's the lifechanging service but who knows, it's a very dynamic environment and, let me say, I have just finished discarding old tech.
And it's a disaster to become aware of how soon tech is becoming obsolete.
Bingo will embrace the past for now
just a question for all you 'dictate everything' people: don't ya feel a little self-conscious dictating your WhatsApp messages, your text messages, your whatever messages? Don't you feel a little uncomfortable jabbering away dictating a business email on the bus? I'll stick to writing things down for now, I think. As for Facebook streaming, i did do that once in the Cabbage Patch (the pub just opposite Twickenham station)on the day of the varsity match (that's the rugby match between Oxford and Cambridge) in 2016; I remember being astonished by how many people watched 10 minutes of Bingo and others uncut, drinking pints and previewing that titanic tussle we were about to see played out before us. Hang on, was it 2016? might have been 2019 i did that facebook live stream. 2016 was the first time I attended the match - i do remember that. haven't been since 2019 though. Anyway what point was it I sought to make about this? Ah yes - I do remember. Facebook streaming has always baffled me. Some folk are at it all the time...why? I don't want to watch you having your breakfast or whatever. So I think it's a thumbs down for now, however nice they might look. I can pulll off elegance without them.
Agree about the dictating thing
While I don't think I'd have a problem asking smart glasses a question in public, I would feel awkward dictating my texts or business emails in public. Even among friends and colleagues, I don't need people hearing what I'm texting to others.
It doesn't bother me but that's cause I've not done it.
I think I'd feel a bit odd doing that too.
The Butterfly Net
Remember the good old days, perhaps some of you young ones don't, when talking to someone who wasn't present, while on public transportation or even in the next restroom stall, could get you an evaluation stay at the mental hospital?
Bingo Little
What about voice message? Instead of using dictation? I use voice message on my iMessage.