The live translation capability of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses is akin to having a personal Babel Fish.
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If you own Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, you’ll find it easier to overcome language barriers with family or locals during your next international trip. Meta has revealed that it is implementing a live translation feature for all Ray-Ban Meta Glasses users.
The company shared in a blog post that starting Wednesday, live translation will be available in every market where Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are sold. All you need to do is say, “Hey Meta, start live translation,” and the glasses will translate speech from people speaking English, Spanish, Italian, and French into your chosen language. Essentially, they will serve as your personal Babel Fish from The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy.
Additionally, there's a perk: If you installed the language pack on your Ray-Ban Meta Glasses before the latest update, you won’t need Wi-Fi or a cellular connection to use live translation. This feature allows the glasses to translate not only spoken words but also written signs and menus, which is handy when navigating a foreign country.
Meta hinted at the live translation capability during its Connect 2024 event last September and subsequently allowed some Early Access members to try it in selected countries three months later.
Alongside the rollout of live translation for all Ray-Ban Meta Glasses users, Meta is enabling the capability to send and receive direct messages, photos, audio calls, and video calls from Instagram using the glasses. Additionally, new color lens combinations for the Skyler frame style are available for purchase, including Transitions Sapphire lenses for the new Skyler Shiny Chalky Gray frame and G15 Green or Clear lenses for the Skyler Shiny Black frame.
Cristina Alexander is a gaming and mobile writer for Digital Trends. She provides balanced coverage of topics within the gaming industry...
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