Meta plans to introduce a new generation of smart glasses soon
Last month, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he was still optimistic about Metaverse.
However, consumers seem less interested in devices designed to serve as harbingers of the company’s planned virtual world.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Thursday (Aug. 3) that the Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses, which Meta will introduce in 2021, aren’t catching fire among buyers because many of them rarely use the devices. they do.
Less than 10 percent of the 300,000 pairs of glasses sold by Meta are actively used by their owners, according to the report, which cites a company document. Also, this product has a 13% return rate.
According to reports, the first generation of these smart glasses failed to gain much attention from users, and apparently, less than 10% of people who bought them used them in a month. However, Meta wants to launch its second generation.
Meta will Introduce the new generation of smart glasses, that allows users to have a live stream on Facebook and Instagram and even hear the comments of people in the stream.
In fact, streamers can directly communicate with their contacts through the voice and headphones inside the glasses.
It seems that these new smart glasses have a higher battery capacity and better-quality cameras than the previous generation. And also Meta Company is likely to release it in the fall or spring of 2024.
Meta has not yet responded to these reports, however, it will hold a Connect conference on September 27th and 28th. Therefore, it may publish information about the new generation of smart glasses in this event.
Another device we expect more information about at this conference is the Meta Quest 3; A product that has recently received FCC approval.
