Why Meta is betting its future on computers you wear on your face
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The social media company Meta is banking on a new wave of wearable technology to reshape the future of computing. Last week, CNN got a first look at Meta's latest VR glasses, which are set to launch in spring. These glasses, alongside Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, mark a significant departure from Meta's previous forays into the metaverse, which have largely failed.
The glasses aim to be more than just a VR headset; they represent a new era of computers, game consoles, and movie theaters all in one device. Priced at around $1,300, the glasses are significantly lighter than Meta's previous VR headsets, weighing only about 3.5 ounces. They're housed in a sleek pair of sunglasses and connected to a separate computing module via a wire.
Users interact with the glasses by using eye movements to navigate apps. The glasses are designed to expand how and where consumers use technology, whether that's watching a movie on a flight or multitasking across multiple digital displays. Meta's vice president of VR, Ryan Cairns, envisions a future where users can wear these glasses for extended periods, using them as an extension of their everyday gadgets.
While Meta's previous attempts have seen resistance due to privacy concerns, the company remains confident that these new glasses, with their stylish designs and advanced display technology, will change the game.
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