Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel with AI Features
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Meta's smart glasses, featuring cameras, AI, and audio capabilities, have launched in Israel starting at 1,590 shekels. The Ray-Ban and Oakley branded eyewear allows users to take photos, listen to music, and manage calls hands-free. While expanding the smart glasses market, the technology also faces scrutiny over user privacy concerns due to its recording capabilities.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Meta's smart glasses are now available in Israel, starting at 1,590 shekels.
- The glasses feature cameras, AI, and audio for hands-free photo/video capture and calls.
- Ray-Ban and Oakley models are offered, including styles for fashion and sports.
- Celebrities Kylie Jenner and Lisa are featured in collaborations for the glasses.
- Privacy concerns persist regarding the glasses' recording capabilities and data security.
Meta's smart glasses, featuring built-in cameras and AI capabilities, are now available for purchase in Israel, with prices starting at 1,590 shekels. These Ray-Ban and Oakley branded glasses allow users to capture photos and videos from their perspective, listen to music through integrated speakers, and answer calls without directly interacting with their smartphones. The technology also offers real-time call translation and voice command responses, though feature availability may vary by region and language.
The collection includes the third generation of Ray-Ban Meta glasses in Wayfarer, Aviator, and Zena styles, equipped with a 12-megapixel camera, 3K video recording, and up to nine hours of battery life. Some frames also support prescription lenses. For sports enthusiasts, Oakley Meta glasses are being introduced, including the HSTN model with up to eight hours of battery and the Vanguard model with a wide-angle camera, water and dust resistance, and connectivity to fitness apps like Garmin and Strava.
The launch in Israel is part of an expanded collaboration between Meta and eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, aiming to establish smart glasses as a common daily accessory. However, the integrated camera raises privacy concerns, as it can record individuals in public or private settings without their explicit awareness, despite a recording indicator light. Meta recently addressed a bug where the glasses recorded calls without explicit prompts, confirming the issue has been fixed and prompting further questions about data security and AI usage.
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