In less than a year, we have moved from smartphones to various models of mixed reality headsets (Meta Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3s) and even the first announcements and launches of glasses with the same functionalities!
But let's get to the recent news!
Meta has recently announced the launch of Orion, its first authentic augmented reality (AR) glasses. These glasses represent a significant technological advancement, aiming to bring digital connectivity into the physical world more naturally and seamlessly.
The main innovation of Orion lies in its ability to display and interact with digital content overlaid on reality, without the need for bulky devices or external screens. This marks the beginning of an era where technology discreetly integrates into daily life, allowing people to navigate the world with instant access to information, directions, and useful tools without having to look away from the real context.
- They offer digital experiences without the limitations of a smartphone screen.
- They integrate contextual artificial intelligence, capable of perceiving and understanding the surrounding environment to proactively anticipate and meet your needs.
- They are lightweight, ideal for both indoor and outdoor use, and allow you to see people’s faces, eyes, and expressions.
- Orion is a masterpiece of miniaturization, with components so small that the design is comfortable for everyday wear.
- Meta AI assistant is integrated into Orion, understanding what you are looking at and helping with useful visualizations. For example, you can ask for a recipe based on what's in your fridge or make a video call while updating your digital calendar.
Starting today, Meta is opening access to the Orion prototype for Meta employees and select groups, aiming to refine the product and launch it in the near future. They are working on improving display quality, making the design more compact, and scaling production to make them more accessible. In the coming years, we can expect new devices that combine the power of the physical and digital worlds. Expected release date? 2027.
And if we don't want to wait until 2027?
Last September, Snap Inc. unveiled the new Spectacles 2024, next-generation glasses designed to offer an advanced augmented reality (AR) experience. These glasses are designed to allow users to interact with digital content in the real world, overlaying virtual elements onto their vision without interrupting the flow of everyday life.
The Spectacles are independent and transparent AR glasses, equipped with the Snap OS operating system. They allow you to use the My AI assistant and bring the Snapchat experience into a three-dimensional world. Let’s dive deeper into some of their technical features:
- The Spectacles connect to Snapchat, allowing you to enjoy shared experiences with friends, like playing together or enjoying augmented outdoor environments.
- You have multimodal generative artificial intelligence at your fingertips. You can explore the web, create 3D objects, and watch immersive videos organized in space while going about your daily activities.
- Their transparent design and 6DoF tracking provide a clear view of the real world enriched with digital content.
- Stereo speakers with spatial audio and advanced microphones further enhance the experience.
With a strong focus on creativity, these glasses aim to redefine how people create and consume visual content, integrating AR features directly into the surrounding environment.
In conclusion, both Meta with Orion and Snap with Spectacles are redefining the future of augmented reality, offering increasingly immersive and integrated experiences into our daily lives. We can’t wait to try them! What are you waiting for?
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