Arr, Zuckerberg's Meta AI Ray-Ban spectacles be transmutin' into a live-streamin' spyglass fer all ye scallywags!
2023-10-17
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Ye see, this CyberGuy named Kurt be tellin' us about these fancy Meta Ray-Ban spy glasses. They be havin' some top-notch tech, all thanks to the cleverly named artificial artificial intelligence. Arr, 'tis a sight to behold!
Mark Zuckerberg has relaunched Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses, envisioning them to be more than just a sun-blocking fashion accessory. The previous version of the glasses failed to gain widespread consumer interest. However, Zuckerberg is determined to create a wearable device that connects people to the metaverse, a virtual world with Meta AI and live-streaming capabilities. These new smart glasses have hidden cameras that can live video stream, raising concerns about potential privacy invasions. The glasses cost $299 and resemble regular Ray-Ban sunglasses. They have two discreet cameras for capturing photos and videos, as well as a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera with enhanced stabilization and low-light performance. The battery life lasts up to four hours on a single charge, with an additional 32 hours in the charging case. Photos and videos can be shared on Facebook, Instagram, or WhatsApp, or stored on the cloud. The glasses also feature enhanced speakers for listening to music, podcasts, or phone calls. What sets these glasses apart from the previous version is the addition of artificial intelligence capabilities. Zuckerberg envisions real-time language translations and object recognition being incorporated into the glasses. However, critics raise concerns about privacy invasion, ethical issues, and potential distractions and accidents caused by the glasses. Similar concerns were raised when Google launched its Google Glass project in 2013, which ultimately failed due to public backlash. While Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have improved features, their success will depend on how people use them and respect others' privacy. Some may view them as a cool innovation, while others see them as a creepy invasion of privacy. The future of these glasses remains uncertain, but one thing is for sure – they have the potential to be used by creeps to record unsuspecting individuals.