Meta's Smart Glasses Launch in Israel with AI Features
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Meta's smart glasses, featuring cameras and AI, have launched in Israel starting at 1,590 shekels. The Ray-Ban and Oakley models allow users to take photos, listen to music, and make calls hands-free, with some models offering real-time translation. The launch, a collaboration with EssilorLuxottica, has raised privacy concerns due to the glasses' recording capabilities.
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- Meta's smart glasses are now available in Israel, starting at 1,590 shekels.
- The glasses feature cameras, AI, and audio capabilities for hands-free operation.
- Users can take photos, listen to music, and answer calls without their phones.
- Real-time call translation and voice commands are among the AI features.
- Privacy concerns have been raised regarding the glasses' recording capabilities.
- The launch includes Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta models for fashion and sports.
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 glasses, from the Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta lines, allow users to take photos and videos from their perspective, listen to music through integrated speakers, and answer calls without touching their phones. Real-time call translation and voice command responses are also offered, 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 a battery lasting up to nine hours. Some frames also support prescription lenses. For sports enthusiasts, Oakley Meta glasses are available, including the HSTN model with up to eight hours of battery life 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 Meta's expanding partnership with EssilorLuxottica, aiming to establish smart glasses as an everyday 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 prompting, confirming the issue has been fixed and raising further questions about data security and AI usage.
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