Smart glasses are no longer in the realm of science fiction; they are used as a daily accessory. And as Meta Connect is scheduled to occur on September 17, the hype about the new version of the Meta glasses is as high as it has ever been.
I have been using Meta Ray-Bans daily for more than two years, and although it has become a surprisingly useful device to make calls over audio, listen to podcasts, and take quick snapshots, it still faces very evident limitations that do not allow it to be classified as a must-have.
It is a brief case study of my experience in the real world and the specific upgrades that I would like Meta to provide this September. The rest? The infographic below will have a summary of them.
My Experience with Meta Ray-Bans
Initially, my expectation of the Meta Ray-Bans was that the product would be more of a gimmick. However, with time, they have been integrated into my everyday life. Here’s how:
- Sound performance is sharp enough to make calls and music.
- Its camera quality is impressive, although it feels like you are holding an iPhone 11 on your face.
- Their subtle style does not make them proclaim to wearable technology, in contrast to large AR headsets.
With that said, the limitations manifest almost immediately when you attempt to do more than the basics:
- Battery life runs short (as little as 2 hours with video).
- Images and videos are pinned in the vertical mode- clumsy to share.
- Transferring files is cumbersome and can be unsuccessful.
It is precisely these setbacks that will compel me to hope that I will see useful upgrades in September.
5 Meta Ray-Ban New AI Features Upgrades That Transform Everything
- Double the battery life
- Take horizontal shoot photos and videos.
- Add audio note-taking
- Increase camera quality
- Enhance photograph and video transfers.
Final Thoughts
More than 2 million pairs of these smart glasses have already been sold by Meta and Ray-Ban, and they hope to sell 10 million pairs yearly by 2026. Provided such upgrades come, Meta Ray-Bans may cease to be a cool accessory, but a crucial part of everyday technology.
I will be paying particular attention on September 17 at Meta Connect, and hopefully, the next-gen Ray-Bans will at last be as good as the smart glasses can become.
