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Meta Expands Ray-Ban Smart Glasses AI Features Across Europe

Meta's AI assistant and live translation are now available in seven more EU countries, with real-time visual queries launching next week.

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Meta Ray-Ban glasses expands live translation feature across market.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg delivers a speech, as a pair of Ray-Ban smart glasses appear on screen, during the Meta Connect event at the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California, U.S., September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Carlos Barria TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Overview

  • Meta has extended access to its AI assistant, Meta AI, on Ray-Ban smart glasses to Germany, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
  • The rollout includes live translation capabilities, enabling real-time voice translation between English, French, Italian, and Spanish, with offline functionality via downloadable language packs.
  • A new feature allowing users to ask Meta AI about their surroundings for real-time responses will launch in supported EU markets next week.
  • Meta plans to introduce its Ray-Ban smart glasses to India, Mexico, and the UAE soon, though specific timelines have not been announced.
  • The glasses support hands-free interaction for tasks like messaging, music control, and photo capture, integrating with platforms such as WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram.