(Reuters) – Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday unveiled an reasonably priced blended actuality headset and the prototype of its first augmented actuality glasses on the firm’s annual “Connect” convention.
The corporate additionally showcased a collection of options constructed on generative AI that may come to its gadgets and social media platforms similar to Instagram.
Listed here are some key bulletins:
AUGMENTED REALITY GLASSES
Meta launched Orion, which the corporate claims to be the most-advanced AR glasses on the planet and would weigh lower than 100 grams.
The see-through glasses permit customers to see digital objects superimposed on their atmosphere. Wearers can entry WhatsApp and Messenger, make video calls and retrieve info on issues of their line of sight.
Meta stated Orion is powered by a customized chip and it’s engaged on a client model of the glasses.
AFFORDABLE MIXED REALITY HEADSET
Meta unveiled an reasonably priced Quest 3S blended actuality headset, which can be supplied in two storage capability sizes – the smaller one priced at $299.99 and the bigger at $399.99.
The headset is ready to hit the cabinets on Oct. 15.
The corporate additionally dropped the value of its 512GB Meta Quest 3 to $499.99 from $649.99.
In the meantime, the older Quest 2 and high-end Quest Professional gadgets are being discontinued.
MULTIMODAL LLAMA 3.2
Meta introduced its first open-source multimodal AI mannequin Llama 3.2, which may generate content material from each picture and textual content prompts.
It additionally introduced lightweight variations of Llama 3.2, able to working natively on cell gadgets.
NEW VOICE CAPABILITIES TO META AI CHATBOT
Meta AI will now assist voice, with an choice to pick celeb voices similar to these of Judi Dench and John Cena.
The aptitude may be accessed by way of Meta AI in Fb (NASDAQ:), Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram direct message.
UPDATES TO RAY-BAN META SMART GLASSES
Meta is updating Ray-Ban Meta sensible glasses with AI instruments for reminders, and the power to scan QR codes and telephone numbers with voice instructions.
The corporate will even add AI video functionality and the power to carry out real-time language translation later this yr.
