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At Meta Connect 2024, Mark Zuckerberg revealed exciting developments in AI, wearables, and mixed reality, building towards Meta’s vision of the next computing platform. The event showcased Meta’s latest advancements, including the launch of true AR glasses, updates to the Meta Quest lineup, and major improvements to Meta AI. Watch keynotes HERE
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Key Highlights
- Orion AR Glasses: Meta introduced Orion, a groundbreaking pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses that seamlessly combine immersive AR experiences with the look and feel of regular glasses. With a 70-degree field of view, they offer users life-size holograms, multi-tasking windows, and big-screen entertainment. Orion features a unique input system using voice, eye gaze, hand tracking, and an EMG wristband for intuitive interactions.
- Meta employees and select audiences are testing Orion as Meta prepares for a consumer AR glasses launch. Read more about Orion here.
- Meta Quest 3S: Expanding the Meta Quest family, the new Meta Quest 3S offers high-resolution mixed reality at an affordable starting price of $299.99 USD. Available for pre-order, Quest 3S hits shelves on October 15, and includes popular games like Batman: Arkham Shadow in its bundle.
- Learn more about Quest 3S and the expanding Meta Quest ecosystem here..
- Meta AI Updates: Meta’s updated AI now integrates across Messenger, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook, offering voice interaction and new features like photo editing and real-time video dubbing. The latest Llama 3.2 models are now available, making it easier for developers to work with text and image processing on a wide range of devices.
- Meta AI users can interact with iconic voices like John Cena and Kristen Bell while accessing new features like voice conversations and content personalization. Read more about Meta’s AI product updates here, Llama 3.2 here and AI responsibility here.
- Meta AI users can interact with iconic voices like John Cena and Kristen Bell while accessing new features like voice conversations and content personalization. Read more about Meta’s AI product updates here, Llama 3.2 here and AI responsibility here.
- Ray-Ban Meta Updates: Meta’s smart glasses, developed in collaboration with Ray-Ban, are getting even smarter with features like real-time video assistance, live language translation, and integrations with Spotify and Amazon Music.
With these innovations, Meta Connect 2024 marks a pivotal step in Meta’s journey to redefine computing through AR, AI, and mixed reality technology.
