Meta is redefining wearable technology by enabling Meta Ray-Ban glasses to pair with the Quest 3 headset, allowing private uploads of photos and videos anywhere.
In 2014, Mark Zuckerberg made major investments, acquiring Oculus VR for $3 billion and WhatsApp for $19 billion. Ten years later, the Meta glasses capture photos and videos for three minutes, which can be downloaded onto a VR headset and shared via WhatsApp. This integration is the result of over $100 billion invested in the development of core technologies to enable a new digital nomad lifestyle. Today, Meta intends to invest tens of billions more to secure that future.
Digital nomads without phones or laptops
In future, services such as music, calls and media transfer will move seamlessly from glasses to headphones. The recent update makes it possible to download media from the Ray-Ban Meta glasses to the Quest 3 headset. Although Meta has not yet developed file management tools, the Quest 3's larger screen offers a superior visual experience to that of phones. This configuration alludes to Zuckerberg's vision of a future where physical Android and iPhone become optional.
Imagine leaving your laptop and phone behind and going on a trip with just your glasses and headset. The Quest 3 allows you to view media in private, making it a safer personal computing device. The VR headset's screen is only visible to the wearer, offering an endless canvas for books, movies and games, powered by USB-C cords and battery packs. With the 512GB model, you can store enough content to get through your journey without streaming.
Glasses to capture the world
When not using headphones, Ray-Ban Meta Glasses can capture video up to three minutes long. This feature is perfect for real-world travel, allowing you to capture moments and explore new places. The glasses allow you to download captured media to the headset during breaks and share it via WhatsApp or Messenger when Wi-Fi is available.
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The removal of phones from this experience highlights a future where travellers don't need multiple data plans or cellular subscriptions. The absence of phone notifications allows for a distraction-free experience. While cellular connections allow you to stay in touch, they can also be a source of constant interruptions. Meta offers a fresh start, without the noise of traditional phone calls.
By the end of the decade, wearable technology will make it possible to travel the world with just a cellular wristband, glasses and a headset. Meta's Quest 3 and Ray-Ban's glasses are the result of years of development aimed at reshaping our relationship with technology. For technology giants, this means reimagining everything from a new perspective. For Meta, it means forging a new relationship with billions of people through innovative wearables.
