I tried Ray-Ban Meta's camera-free AI glasses — 5 unexpected uses that surprised me
I discovered why camera-free smart glasses might be more practical than their camera-equipped counterparts. Here are five unexpected ways to use them, plus my verdict on their design, features and value.
Ray-Ban Meta Audio glasses, priced at $349, are an impressive pair of sunglasses with built-in speakers and an AI assistant. After a week of wearing them, the reporter found herself reaching for them more frequently than her previous camera-equipped smart glasses. The AI assistant allows users to listen to music, podcasts, take calls, send messages, hear navigation directions, and ask questions without needing to reach for their phone.
Additionally, the glasses support live translation and hands-free voice commands. The reporter found five unexpected uses for the glasses, including using them as a translator, a personal research assistant, for screen-free navigation, as a discreet way to reach out for help, and as a convenient way to manage daily tasks without constantly checking a phone.
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