Smart glasses are finally useful

In many ways, Meta’s has not changed much with the second generation Ray-Ban glasses. The last model has the same design, and it greatly occurs the same specifications as the original copies, with two important upgrades: longer battery life and improved video quality.

At the same time, Ray-Ban Meta glasses contain many features that were not present when I first reviewed two years ago, thanks to the artificial intelligence to a large extent. With the release of the second generation frames of the second generation, there is still a lot to look forward to, such as the new camera features and the sound that Amnesty International works. The good news is that Meta does not limit these updates on its latest frames, so if you have an old pair, you will still see the new features. However, if you are on the fence about getting a pair, there is no better time to jump.

The same appearance, (a little) better specifications

Meta and Essilorluxotica have not escaped away from the play they used in the past two years. Meta glasses come from the second generation of tire patterns with a number of shapes that start with colors and lenses that start from $ 379. I tried a pair of Wayfarer tires in the new “glossy cosmic” color with clear transitional lenses.

Personally, I prefer to search for slightly narrower headquarters tires, but the second -generation glasses are still very similar to the traditional Wayfarer glasses. I was never a fan of the transitional lenses of a prescription glasses, but I started wandering on it for smart glasses. Since Meta improved its cameras and made a more useful assistant, it found more reasons for wearing glasses inside.

Also, if you will pay $ 300 or more for the husband, you may be able to use it wherever you are. It also helps to become transitional lenses on the second Meta Ray-Ban glasses from the first generation of the first generation with transitional lenses. The upgrade from standard clear lenses will cost you. Tires with polarized lenses start from $ 409, and transformations start from $ 459 and medical lenses can work significantly.

As with modern Oakli Meta HSTN Glasses, rays come from the second generation with a longer battery life and a better camera. Meta says that the battery can last up to eight hours with one charging with “typical use”. I managed to press a little more than five and a half hours to play continuous music. This is a noticeable step of the battery on my original husband, which, after two years, began to show her life. Glasses also support 3K high -resolution video recording, but the 12 -megapixel corner lens shoots a picture of 3,024 x 4,032 pixels like previous models.

For videos, there is a noticeable quality boost, but I still think it is unnecessary for most people if you share your clips primarily on social media. It makes glasses more attractive to creators, and their number was sentenced to attending in Connect, I think Meta sees them as an important part of the user base. I look forward to adding the ability to record Hyperlapse and Play-Motion videos, where I think this may be more interesting than the standard POV shots for daily activities.

meta ai + what will happen

Two years ago, I was somewhat skeptical of the Meta assistant in artificial intelligence. But since then, Meta has added steadily new capabilities. Among them, the translation capabilities of glasses were my favorite. On a modern trip to Argentina, the live translation was used to follow the Sera -foot tour of the famous RecOLETA cemetery. This was not perfect-the advantage is more of the parked conversations instead of extended monologues-but it allowed me to participate in a tour that I had to overcome. (Warning word: Use live translation for a long period of time is a major battery killer.)

Meta AI can also provide context and translations in other scenarios as well. I spent some time in Germany while testing the latest Ray Ban glasses of the second generation and found myself asking for a deadly and repeated translation of marks and notifications. For example, here is how to summarize Meta AI this group of signs.

I also wrote in my evaluation of Oakli Meta HSTN Glasses, I still did not find much benefit for Live Ai, which allows you to interact with the actual time and ask questions about your surroundings. It still looks like more than modernity, but makes a fun offer to show friends who have never tried “artificial intelligence glasses.” There are also some interesting some accessibility Use cases that benefit from glasses and artificial intelligence cameras. Features such as “Detailed responses“Support”Be my eyes“Show how smart glasses can be particularly effective for people who baptize or deal with low vision.

One of the features that I have not tried yet is the concentration conversation, which can adjust the size of the person you talk to while reducing the background noise. Meta disturbed the feature in Connect, but it didn’t mention exactly when it will be available. But if it works as intended, I may see it useful in many scenarios.

I am also especially fascinated by the Meta’s Connect that it will finally allow third -party developers to create their own integration of its smart glasses. There is already a handful of partners, Such as Twitch and DisneyIt finds ways to take advantage of the glasses camera and artificial intelligence features. So far, Meta Ai multimedia tools have shown some promise, but I haven’t been able to find many ways to use the capabilities in my daily life.

Allow applications on the basic system can change this. Disney has inspected the integration of smart glasses inside her gardens that would allow visitors to obtain information in actual time about horseback riding, attractions and other amenities while wandering. The GOLF App 18Birdies app has shown an application to deliver other statistics and information while you are in the training course.

Should you buy this? What about privacy?

When the Ray-Ban Meta glasses appeared two years ago, this was a direct question to the answer. If the idea of ​​smart glasses with a good camera and open speakers is open, then buying a husband was not rational.

Now, it’s a little more complicated. Meta is still updating the first generation Ray-Ban glasses with important new features, such as concentration conversation, new camera patterns and integration of third-party applications. So if you already have a pair, you will not lose a ton if you do not upgrade. (With the starting price of $ 299, the first generation glasses are still solid if you want a more budget option.)

There are also other options that must be taken into account. Next Oakli Meta Vandard Glasses come with more essential devices and other unique features that will appeal to athletes and anyone spending a lot of time in the open air. At the top side, there are $ 799 Meta Ray-Ban View The glasses that mix the AR elements with their current features in an interesting way.

I also have many privacy concerns as I did when I reviewed the first Ray-Ban brand glasses in 2021. I realize that META already collects an extraordinary amount of data from us through its applications, but the glasses feel that they only provide more personal, and possibly invasive, access to our lives.

Meta has also made some prominent changes to the privacy policy of its glasses in recent months. Users in the United States no longer allow To take it To store audio recordings in its cloud, although it is still possible to manually delete recordings in the Meta Ai application.

The company says it will not use the contents of the photos and videos it takes to train AI or submit ads. However, pictures of your surrounding surroundings can be used for the multimedia features of glasses such as AI Live for training purposes (these images are not saved in the camera roll on your device). The Meta Privacy Policy also states that it uses the sound captured via vocal orders for training. He must go without saying, but anyone who uses Meta glasses must be very careful about sharing his interactions with his AI application, as a group of users have already shared unintentionally tons Personal reactions are high With the world.

If any of this makes you uncomfortable, I am not here to convince you other than that! We are still struggling with the long -term privacy effects of the IQ, which is much lower than artificial intelligence on wearable devices that support the camera. Meanwhile, as a person wearing smart Meta glasses and turning off for more than four years, I can say that Meta was able to convert something that one day felt specifically into a really useful supplement.