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Meta is set to unveil the Orion AR glasses and Quest 3S at its upcoming Meta Connect 2024. The event will also showcase enhanced AI capabilities, particularly leveraging the Llama 3.1 large language model to improve existing features on devices.
Meta's latest smart glasses have unexpectedly surpassed expectations, thanks to a focus on style and execution. With AI features enhancing usability, these glasses are positioning themselves as a practical addition to daily life, setting the stage for future innovations in the AI and AR space.
Snap’s financial struggles are compounded by its poor track record with AR. The company's first generation of spectacles, launched in 2016, ended in disaster, with $40 million in unsold inventory. Despite several subsequent launches, Snap’s AR efforts have failed to gain significant market traction, further frustrating investors.
With Meta Connect 2024 approaching, excitement surrounding the Meta Quest 3S is steadily growing. Rumored to launch at a price point between $299 and $399, this upcoming VR headset promises to deliver high-end features like mixed-reality capabilities and a Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chipset while keeping the cost lower than the Meta Quest 3.
The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, launched in 2023, boast enhancements like slimmer frames, hands-free photo messaging, and an improved 12MP ultra-wide camera. These features, coupled with superior sound quality and a familiar charging case design, mark a significant upgrade from the earlier Ray-Ban Stories model.
Meta’s new 'teen accounts' on Instagram aim to give parents greater control over their children's social media use. This includes setting time limits, monitoring interactions, and blocking access at certain times. The move is part of a global push to increase safety for young users online.
The Kremlin criticized Meta’s ban on RT, saying it will strain relations with the social media company. U.S. officials, meanwhile, have accused RT of covertly spreading Russian propaganda. This decision expands on sanctions imposed in response to Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, limiting RT's influence across social media platforms globally.
TikTok and Snap echoed similar sentiments, both highlighting the use of artificial intelligence to detect harmful content and the importance of providing real-time support for at-risk users.
Meta’s hesitancy comes down to demand and market dynamics.
Meta’s AI assistant, integrated across its suite of platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—has experienced exponential growth, capitalizing on its vast user base.
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