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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐇𝐚𝐬 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐧 Meta’s recent release of the 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐑 𝐆𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 is a major leap forward in blending AR and AI into a seamless user experience. Until now, we’ve seen impressive AR headsets like the 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐚 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭 and 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨 (which, by the way, offered the best visual experience I’ve ever had). But despite their innovation, these devices struggle to integrate into our daily lives without being obtrusive. With Meta’s latest demo, however, we got a glimpse of what the future of AR could look like: powerful AI and AR capabilities in something as simple and familiar as a pair of glasses. It’s still early days—hardware is expensive and software has its limitations—but the vision is clear. We’re on the cusp of making immersive AR a natural, non-intrusive part of everyday life.

Meta wants to take the friction out of artificial reality. The tech firm is seeking to patent what it calls an “easy-to-remember interaction model” for using artificial reality headsets, relying on in-air hand gestures for control. Meta’s tech tracks “biopotential signals” from a user’s movements and body to interpret gesture data with higher accuracy. #Meta #patent #biopotentialsignals #thedailyupside https://hubs.ly/Q02StRr80

Zuckerberg touts Meta's AR glasses. CEO #MarkZuckerberg introduced the company's first augmented reality glasses at Meta's Connect conference, Orion. The glasses won't be available for purchase soon, as Meta is still focused on internal development. Zuckerberg envisions a future where #AR glasses will replace smartphones. Meta also unveiled its new $299 virtual reality headset, Quest 3S, making it more affordable than the previous version. Other announcements included a partnership to support blind and low-vision individuals, upgrades to Meta's Llama #artificialintelligence model, and new voice prompts for its AI chatbot. #Accessibility #Inclusion #BeMyEyes #Meta #RayBanMeta #SmartGlasses #AugmentedReality #MetaConnect2024 W/ Ray-Ban

Meta’s Orion AR glasses, a prototype for future devices, showcase innovative tech like a neural wristband but aren’t available for purchase yet. Highlights: 🕶️ Orion Launch: Meta’s first AR glasses serve as a glimpse into future hardware. 🖐️ Neural Wristband: It controls the glasses through finger movements, enhancing user interaction. 👀 Eye Tracking: Users navigate using eye and hand tracking, mimicking a mouse experience. 🔍 Wide Field of View: Orion offers a 70° field of view, improving immersion compared to existing smart glasses. 🥤 AI Integration: The glasses use AI to identify ingredients and provide recipes, showcasing practical applications. 🎮 Gaming Experience: Mark Zuckerberg demonstrated the glasses by playing Pong, highlighting their gaming potential. 🔄 Future Potential: Despite being a prototype, Orion indicates Meta’s commitment to developing AR technology. Key Insights: 🤖 Innovative Control: The neural wristband represents a significant leap in user interface technology, allowing for seamless interaction without traditional input devices. This could revolutionize how we engage with digital content. 🌐 Augmented Reality’s Future: Orion’s capabilities hint at a future where AR glasses could replace smartphones, indicating Meta’s long-term vision for integrating AR into daily life. 📈 Prototype Limitations: While impressive, Orion is not yet ready for commercial release, suggesting that Meta acknowledges the challenges in scaling such advanced technology. 🎨 Visual Clarity: The graphics quality, while not cinematic, demonstrates potential for practical applications, indicating a focus on usability over entertainment for initial iterations. 📞 Enhanced Communication: The ability to video call through the glasses signifies a shift in how we might communicate in the future, blending virtual and real-world interactions. ⚙️ User Experience Challenges: During the demo, interface glitches reminded us that while the tech is promising, there are still hurdles to overcome in achieving a seamless AR experience. 🔮 Vision for the Metaverse: Orion exemplifies Zuckerberg’s commitment to the metaverse, reinforcing Meta’s direction in merging reality with digital experiences to create new avenues for interaction. #ai #future #ar https://lnkd.in/dTENt8dq

D87: Meta Unveils Orion – AR Glasses are here and it only took a decade! 👓🔥 After nearly 10 years in the making, Zuck just dropped Orion, Meta’s new AR glasses prototype. When they started, the team thought they had a 10% chance of success… but here we are! Orion is fully standalone with eye, hand, and neural tracking—yep, we’re talking video calls with friends as avatars right next to you! Meta's calling it “the world’s most advanced AR glasses.” And Zuck’s rocking his new "#FoundersMode" style—looking more like he's going to the nightclub than a c-suite meeting. TL;DR: Seems like they built it. Just like they said they would. Would you rock a pair of these? #Meta #Orion #AR #Tech #Innovation #ZuckMode

📣 Exciting news for Ray-Ban Meta fans! The collection is expanding with some amazing new additions. 😎 1. Introducing the iconic cat eye design to the collection with the new Skyler frames. 2. The Headliner frame now comes with a new low bridge option. 3. Share your perspective with loved ones on WhatsApp and Messenger calls. 4. Meta AI with Vision is rolling out on all Ray-Ban Meta glasses in the US and Canada. 🇺🇸🇨🇦 Check out the link below for more information on these new styles and multimodal AI features. #metaai #raybanmeta #meta

Introducing Orion, Meta's most sophisticated AR glasses yet—bringing the digital world seamlessly into your everyday life. 🚀👓 Imagine holographic displays, hands-free video calls, and smart Meta AI—all accessible with just a glance! 🤖📲 The best part? Orion looks and feels just like regular glasses, offering all-day comfort whether you're at home or on the go. 😎💬 💸 Price Range: $1,500 – $2,000 for the ultimate AR experience. Are you ready to elevate how you see the world? 🚀🌟 ✨ @meta ✨ #meta #metaai #artificialintelligance #aiinnovation #innovateintelligence

It's been a while since I wrote about AR, but there has recently been so much progress in the augmented reality space. I've talked about my Meta Ray Bans, whose mic has unfortunately not withstood my heavy sweat in the Louisiana summer, but even this hobbled device is one I use daily. With the recent Meta demo of Orion, it's clear that glasses with displays overlaid on the real world are coming, and with all the advances in voice AI, we'll be partially controlling these via voice, ala Jarvis from IronMan (with additional controls via hands and gestures). While Orion looks exciting, it's still many years away from something regular consumers can buy. The interim step is a voice-controlled AI assistant that can start doing some tasks and displaying some tidbits of information about those tasks in your field of view. Given Meta's current product portfolio and Orion's stated goals, a device with these capabilities feels tantalizingly close, and I'll definitely be buying one as soon as it ships! Hopefully, the mic will be a bit more water resistant 🫠

Big news for tech lovers and the curious alike! 'The Information' has just dropped some tantalising announcement: Meta might be surprising us with an early gift—smaller, yet powerful versions of their latest AI technology, dubbed Llama 3. So, what's all the fuss about Llama 3? The new kids on the block, the Llama 3 7b and 13b models, are rumoured to pack some of this cutting-edge intelligence into a more compact package that can be run in a personal laptop. These mini models could potentially turbocharge our VR headsets and other devices, making them even smarter and more responsive to our needs. And the best part? Meta has a history of sharing their breakthroughs, which could mean this new tech might soon be powering innovations far beyond Meta's own products. While we're still in the realm of "hearsay," the mere possibility of what these mini Llamas could do is stirring up plenty of excitement and speculation. Stay tuned, and let's watch together as this story unfolds. Who knows? We might be on the verge of the next big leap in tech! #llama3 #ai #technology #innovation

Exciting news as Meta introduces a groundbreaking feature that will make wandering round a new city even more exciting: Landmark recognition in its Ray-Ban smart glasses. Imagine walking through a new city and as you look at famous buildings, you see information about them on your sunglasses screen. This new feature, currently in beta, leverages Meta's advanced AI to identify landmarks and provide insights about them. While details about the feature's availability remain limited, Meta encourages people to apply for beta access and join the waitlist for future updates. Am I the only one who really wants to get a pair of these? #Meta #SmartGlasses #RayBan