Meta has introduced a new update to have clearer conversations in noisy places with its AI glasses. It also adds a visual-based music feature.
The update applies to Ray-Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses, and launches first in the United States and Canada.
Background Noise
Crowded places make conversations difficult. Restaurants get loud, trains echo, and bars buzz with sound. However, Meta’s new conversation-focused feature aims to address this issue.
The glasses amplify the voice of the person you are speaking with. They use built-in open-ear speakers. As a result, users stay aware of their surroundings while hearing speech more clearly.
Moreover, users control the sound level with ease. A swipe on the right temple adjusts the volume while settings in the app offer finer control to match the sound to the environment.
Meta first revealed this feature at its Connect conference earlier this year. Now, it is becoming available to users.
Communication
Clear hearing supports better communication. Because many people strain to follow conversations in loud spaces, it can lead to fatigue over time.
Although Meta does not label this feature as a medical tool, the benefit is obvious.
Simple Controls
Users adjust the sound with a quick swipe. No phone is required, and no menu interrupts the moment. As a result, conversations flow more naturally.
Still, performance will vary by setting. Background noise differs by location. Therefore, real-world use will reveal how well the feature adapts.
Vision to Music
Meta also added a Spotify feature tied to visual input. The glasses can play music based on what the user sees.
For instance, looking at an album cover may trigger a song from that artist. Viewing holiday decorations may start seasonal music.
Meta is linking sight to action, and what users see can now guide what they hear.
This Spotify feature is available in English across several regions. These include the U.S., the U.K., Canada, India, and parts of Europe.
But the conversation-focused feature remains limited to North America.
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