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Meta Connect 2024 as it happened – Meta Quest 3S, crystal clear Ray-Bans, and holographic Orion glasses

Meta Connect 2024 happened and we covered it live, with news about Meta Quest 3S, the holographic project Orion, and new AI features for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.

Meta Connect 2024: How to watch and what to expect at the VR and AI extravaganza

A cheaper Meta Quest headset and advanced augmented-reality sunglasses could be the highlights of the two-day event

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Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses raise concerns about privacy and user data

Meta’s AI-powered smart glasses raise concerns about privacy and user data

Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are just one of many wearable tech devices on the market. The glasses, which first launched in 2021, are a collaboration between Meta and Italian-French eyewear company EssilorLuxottica, which owns Ray-Ban among many other brands.

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For smart glasses and other wearables, fashion is as important as function

Who wants to wear tech that looks ugly even if it is useful? I certainly don't.

Meta just locked up its smart eyewear dominance with long-term EssilorLuxottica deal

Meta has sneakily become the best smart eyewear company on the planet, and a deal with EssilorLuxottica figures to continue that success.

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Meta secures vital smart glasses partnership ahead of Connect 2024 — Here's why it matters

Meta has expanded a key partnership ahead of Connect 2024 and it means great things for its next generation of smart glasses.

We could see new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses soon

Meta and EssilorLuxottica have extended their partnership, allowing for future collaborations.

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Meta Connect 2024: 5 things I want to see at the rumored Meta Quest 3S launch event

Meta Connect 2024: 5 things I want to see at the rumored Meta Quest 3S launch event

Here are the five announcements I most want to see at Meta Connect 2024, including the Quest 3S reveal.

Forget headsets — Qualcomm CEO says Samsung and Google are partnering on smart glasses

Forget headsets — Qualcomm CEO says Samsung and Google are partnering on smart glasses

During an interview Qualcomm's CEO confirmed that the chip maker's partnership with Samsung and Google is exploring mixed reality smart glasses

Samsung's promised XR platform might first arrive as a pair of smart glasses

Samsung's promised XR platform might first arrive as a pair of smart glasses

Speaking to CNBC, Qualcomm CEO Cristian Amon just gave us our best hint at what Samsung's future mixed reality platform might land as.

Apple’s Strong Start in Virtual Reality

Apple’s Strong Start in Virtual Reality

Apple’s first year in the VR market sets it up for long-term success. The tech giant’s vision will take years to pay off, though.

Mark Zuckerberg says we’ll all be wearing AI smart glasses – he’s not wrong, but some big changes need to happen first

Mark Zuckerberg says we’ll all be wearing AI smart glasses – he’s not wrong, but some big changes need to happen first

Mark Zuckerberg says everyone will wear AI smart glasses; he has a point, but I'm not convinced they'll be ready for a while.

There could be a bidding war for EssilorLuxottica smart glasses, but Meta is poised to win

There could be a bidding war for EssilorLuxottica smart glasses, but Meta is poised to win

EssilorLuxottica currently makes Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, but Google may want the company to develop a Gemini-powered alternative.

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Meta to unveil new smart glasses this year after Threads post outs its AR frames

Meta to unveil new smart glasses this year after Threads post outs its AR frames

Meta is ready to reveal a follow-up to its Ray-Ban smart glasses later this year, and it may be a pair of true AR glasses.

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Meta Reportedly Exploring Stake In Ray-Ban Maker Amid Smart-Glasses Push

Facebook parent company Meta is reportedly in talks for a small stake with Ray-Ban owner EssilorLuxottica.

VITURE Pro XR Glasses review: These AR smart glasses add a new dimension to Windows and Mac computers

Smart glasses like the VITURE Pro XR give you instant access to a 135-inch virtual display for laptops, phones, and tablets. But are they worth their bold asking price?

The best tech of 2024 so far – the 11 finest gadgets we've tested and what's coming next

We're halfway through 2024 – so we've picked the best tech that we've tested this year so far, and looked ahead to the next six months.

These new AI smart glasses are like getting a second pair of ChatGPT-powered eyes

The new Solos AirGo Vision smart glasses combine a built-in camera with GPT-4o support to answer questions about the world around you.

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Why Meta's Ray-Bans Are Succeeding Where Other Smart Glasses Have Failed

The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are Meta’s second attempt at smart glasses, and the first to succeed thanks to a mix of cameras, microphones, speakers, and generative AI that might just be the perfect combination to replace most of your smartphone usage.

"We need something that's actually useful" Nanoleaf's Gimmy Chu talks smart home AI, and prioritizing function over just being cool

Nanoleaf's Gimmy Chu explains why smart home tech shouldn't just be interesting, it should be actually useful too.

18 Chic Vacation Pieces for Your Summer Packing List

Sundresses, swimsuits, and sandals galore!

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Meta ups AI game and brings Calm, Amazon Music, and more to Ray-Ban smartglasses

Meta adds more AI-powered features and new apps to its Ray-Ban smart glasses.

The Quest 3 Might Get a Major AI Upgrade

Meta could be working on adding its Meta AI assistant to the Quest 3 headset, as indicated by an early access update. A more sophisticated assistant could mean less fumbling around in the Quest 3's clunky UI.

Forget smart glasses — Meta exploring earphones with cameras and AI built in

Meta is said to be working on earphones that would use AI. But at least so far, it hasn't settled on a design.

Meta apparently wants to shove cameras and AI into a pair of headphones – I'll believe it when I hear them in action

Meta is reportedly working on "Camerabuds" earbuds or headphones with AI and cameras like its smart specs

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