Meta has announced that its AI glasses, Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta, now support real-time translation in Korean. The company revealed this update on July 6, along with plans to expand its online and offline distribution channels in South Korea.
The two products were developed in collaboration with global eyewear company EssilorLuxottica. They feature capabilities for photo and video capture, as well as audio playback through built-in Bluetooth speakers, allowing users to interact with Meta AI via voice commands.
Users can receive responses through open-ear speakers. Meta explained that its AI can understand the surrounding context in real-time, providing a personalized AI experience.
In addition to Korean, Meta has introduced 14 new languages for its real-time translation feature, including Russian, Mandarin Chinese, Japanese, Thai, and Hindi. The range of supported languages has expanded from six to 20, reflecting Meta's commitment to facilitating communication across borders.
The translations are delivered audibly through the open-ear speakers embedded in the glasses, while users can also view the text in the Meta AI app. The speakers are positioned on the arms of the glasses, allowing users to hear translations while still being aware of their surroundings.
Both Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta are equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera and 3K ultra HD capabilities. When capturing images or videos, an LED indicator on the front of the glasses automatically lights up to signal that recording is in progress.
A Meta representative stated, "AI glasses redefine the way we interact with artificial intelligence. We plan to continue updating the software to enhance convenience for more users through Meta AI glasses."
Meanwhile, AI glasses are gaining attention as the next-generation form factor for interacting with artificial intelligence, following smartphones. The global competition in the AI glasses market is intensifying, with major tech companies like Google and Apple reportedly exploring the development of similar devices. AI glasses are evolving into an AI hardware platform that combines real-time translation, situational awareness, and personal assistant functionalities.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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