Menlo Park, CA – Meta continues to innovate with its Ray-Ban smart glasses, announcing a series of updates that enhance the functionality and user experience of the wearable device. Among the latest features, users can now post Instagram stories directly from the glasses without needing to use their phone, a significant step towards integrating social media seamlessly into wearable technology.
The new Instagram support allows users to prompt the glasses to post photos to Instagram either before or after taking a picture. By using voice commands such as, “Hey Meta, share my last photo to Instagram” or “post a photo to Instagram,” users can effortlessly update their social media on the go.
Additionally, Meta has collaborated with the meditation app Calm to bring guided meditation and mindfulness exercises to the Ray-Ban smart glasses. Users can take advantage of a free three-month subscription to Calm, making it easier to practice mindfulness anywhere. This partnership highlights Meta’s commitment to integrating wellness features into its devices.
Another major update is the addition of Amazon Music streaming capabilities. Users can simply say, “Hey Meta, play Amazon Music,” and the glasses will stream a recommended playlist curated for them. Volume adjustments and music controls can be managed via touch or voice commands, eliminating the need for a phone. This new feature complements the existing support for Spotify and the recently added Apple Music.
Meta indicates that these new features will be rolled out gradually, ensuring a smooth transition and user experience. In April, Meta had already enhanced the Ray-Ban smart glasses with multimodal AI capabilities, allowing wearers to take photos and receive contextual information from Meta’s AI. This feature can read signs in various languages, generate Instagram captions, and identify landmarks, making the smart glasses even more versatile.
The ongoing improvements reflect Meta’s dedication to expanding the utility and convenience of its Ray-Ban smart glasses, making them an essential gadget for tech-savvy users. As wearable technology continues to evolve, these updates position Meta at the forefront of innovation, seamlessly blending everyday activities with advanced digital capabilities.
