Summary: Meta is expanding the functionality and style of its Ray-Ban smart glasses with a new range of features that mark a major advancement in wearable tech. The company revealed that its previously limited live translation tool is now accessible in all regions where Ray-Ban Meta glasses are sold.
This enhancement enables real-time translation in multiple languages including English, French, Italian, and Spanish, empowering users to communicate effortlessly across language barriers and hear instant translations through their glasses. For those traveling or lacking stable internet connectivity, the feature can also operate offline, provided users download the necessary language packs ahead of time.
Meta is also rolling out new color lens combinations for the Skyler frame, featuring a shiny chalky gray with sapphire transition lenses and a shiny black option that accommodates either clear or green-tinted lenses.
Furthermore, Meta is enhancing its smart glasses experience with the introduction of the AI assistant, Meta AI. Users in the United States and Canada will soon be able to have more natural and fluid conversations with Meta AI, which can continuously analyze visual information captured by the glasses’ camera.
This “see what you see” capability allows the assistant to provide contextually relevant responses—whether it’s identifying landmarks, offering cooking tips, or translating foreign menus in real-time. This feature, previously available in beta, is now ready for broader release.
Communication features are also set to expand. The glasses will soon enable users to send and receive Instagram direct messages, photos, and engage in both audio and video calls, complementing existing integrations with WhatsApp, Messenger, and native messaging apps.
Music enthusiasts will have more reasons to appreciate the update, as Meta extends support for popular streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Shazam beyond North American borders.
Users in additional regions can now control music playback and access song information, provided their default language setting is English.
The international launch is ongoing, with Meta confirming plans to introduce Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses in Mexico, India, and the United Arab Emirates, although specific release dates are still unannounced. Meanwhile, users in the European Union will soon have access to Meta AI and its visual search functionalities, further equalizing feature availability across different regions.
