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Mint
6 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Apple reportedly gears up for Smart Glasses debut to rival Meta's Ray-Ban wearables: Launch timeline tipped
Apple is reportedly preparing to unveil its first pair of smart glasses by the end of next year, according to a Bloomberg report published on Thursday. The tech giant is said to be ramping up its efforts to expand its product range and bolster its position in the competitive field of artificial intelligence (AI). Citing sources familiar with the matter, the report indicates that Apple will likely begin large-scale production of prototype units later this year in collaboration with overseas manufacturing partners. The move marks a strategic shift as the company seeks to capitalise on growing interest in wearable technology with AI capabilities. You may be interested in The development could follow the relatively modest public reception of Apple's Vision Pro mixed-reality headset, which struggled to gain traction due to its steep price and limited AI integration. In contrast, rival Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses have gained popularity, offering consumers a more affordable and practical smart eyewear option. Meta has officially introduced its AI-driven smart glasses in India, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica under the iconic Ray-Ban brand. Dubbed Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the wearable device blends classic eyewear aesthetics with modern smart features, allowing users to capture photos and videos, enjoy music, communicate hands-free, and even interact with their surroundings using artificial intelligence. Apple's upcoming glasses are expected to directly rival Meta's offering, potentially incorporating more advanced AI features to distinguish themselves in the market. However, details about the device's specifications and pricing remain under wraps. In a related development, Apple has reportedly abandoned plans to release a smartwatch with a built-in camera designed to analyse the wearer's surroundings. The company had been actively working toward launching the innovative wearable by 2027, but the project has now been cancelled, according to the same report. Apple has not issued an official statement in response to the Bloomberg claims. (With inputs from Bloomberg and Reuters)
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Facebook-parent Meta changes appraisal rules, and 20% of employees could be affected
Meta is instructing managers to rate significantly more employees as "below expectations" during upcoming midyear performance reviews , setting the stage for additional performance-based cuts just months after the company laid off nearly 4,000 workers labeled as low performers. According to an internal memo shared on Meta's employee forum May 14, as seen by Business Insider, managers overseeing teams of 150 or more must now place 15% to 20% of employees in the lowest performance tier, compared to 12% to 15% previously. The memo explicitly states that the midyear review process represents "an opportunity to make exit decisions," though it clarifies there will be no company-wide performance terminations like those conducted earlier this year. The expanded performance targets, according to the report, include employees who have already departed through what Meta calls "nonregrettable attrition" - staff considered noncritical who resigned or were dismissed for underperformance. Managers can select employees for performance cuts based on receiving a "below expectations" rating, formal discipline within six months, or having an employee relations case in the first quarter. Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Arrive in India: What You Need to Know! Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo Mark Zuckerberg's push to "move out low-performers" faster drives policy shift The policy change follows CEO Mark Zuckerberg's internal announcement that he had "decided to raise the bar on performance management" and move faster to eliminate underperforming employees. Meta laid off approximately 5% of its workforce in performance-based cuts earlier this year, with internal documents suggesting such layoffs could become an annual occurrence. The review process begins June 16, with manager-employee performance conversations scheduled between July and August. This mirrors Meta's approach in late 2022, when it roughly doubled the percentage of employees classified as underperformers during annual reviews, instructing managers to rate up to 16.5% of staff poorly compared to the previous 7% to 12% range. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ray-Ban Meta Glasses Arrive in India: What You Need to Know!
The Ray-Ban Meta Glasses are set to make a huge splash in India, blending stylish eyewear with cutting-edge technology. We'll be exploring what makes these glasses stand out, from their augmented reality (AR) capabilities to seamless integration with your digital world. Stay tuned as we discuss the features, price, and everything you need to know about Ray-Ban Meta glasses hitting Indian shores! Read More
Mint
13-05-2025
- Mint
Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses launched in India with 12MP camera and Meta AI: Price, features and more
Meta has officially introduced its AI-driven smart glasses in India, developed in partnership with EssilorLuxottica under the iconic Ray-Ban brand. Dubbed Ray-Ban Meta Glasses, the wearable device blends classic eyewear aesthetics with modern smart features, allowing users to capture photos and videos, enjoy music, communicate hands-free, and even interact with their surroundings using artificial intelligence. The glasses come equipped with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, open-ear speakers, and a five-microphone array, enabling users to take high-resolution snapshots, record 1080p videos up to 60 seconds, and livestream from a first-person perspective directly to Facebook or Instagram. The companion Meta View app also facilitates sharing content across other platforms. The Ray-Ban Meta Glasses start at ₹ 29,900 for the Skyler and Wayfarer styles in Shiny Black. A Matte Black Wayfarer is available at ₹ 32,100, while the Chalk Grey Skyler and Matte Black Wayfarer variants are priced at ₹ 35,700. Pre-orders are now open, with sales commencing from 19 May via Ray-Ban's official website and leading eyewear retailers across the country. The smart glasses are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon AR1 Gen1 chip and offer 32GB of internal storage. According to Meta, users can expect up to four hours of use on a single charge, with an additional 32 hours provided by the charging case. The glasses also carry an IPX4 water-resistance rating, making them suitable for everyday use. At the heart of the Ray-Ban Meta Glasses is Meta AI, the company's proprietary virtual assistant. Activated by the voice prompt 'Hey Meta,' the assistant supports hands-free tasks like music identification, live translation, and contextual queries based on the user's surroundings. Notably, the glasses can identify music tracks playing in the background—ideal for public settings like cafés or stores. The real-time translation feature supports English to Spanish, French, or Italian, with the translated speech played through the open-ear speakers. A transcription option is also available. The AI capabilities go further with the 'Live AI' feature, which monitors the live camera feed to answer location-based queries without requiring a wake command. Users can also send direct messages, place audio and video calls, and receive messages through apps such as Instagram, using simple voice commands. In addition, music playback via Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music is supported, with voice-enabled search options that allow users to request specific tracks, artists, or playlists.
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Ray-Ban Meta glasses up for pre-order in India ahead of May 19 availability
Customers can now pre-order the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses via Ray-Ban's official website. The full collection will be available for purchase starting May 19 Ray-Ban Meta glasses New Delhi Meta has announced that its Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are now available for pre-order in India. Priced at Rs 29,900 upwards, the smart glasses come equipped with Meta AI, offering real-time assistance such as contextual information based on surroundings, navigation support, live voice translation, and more. Ray-Ban Meta glasses: Price and styles Starting at Rs 29,900, the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses are available in two styles — Wayfarer and Skyler. Buyers can also choose from various lens options, including sun, clear, polarised, or Transitions lenses. The glasses are prescription lens-compatible as well. Ray-Ban Meta glasses: Availability Customers can now pre-order the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses via Ray-Ban's official website. The full collection will be available for purchase starting May 19, through the website and select optical and sunglass retail stores. Pre-order date: May 13 First sale: May 19 Availability: Ray-Ban's official website and select stores Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: Features Live translation: Now available globally, this feature enables real-time conversations in English, French, Italian, and Spanish—even without Wi-Fi if language packs are downloaded in advance. Translations are played through the glasses while a transcript appears on your phone. Just say, 'Hey Meta, start live translation.' Messaging and calling integration: Soon, users will be able to send/receive messages, photos, and make audio or video calls via Instagram, in addition to current support for WhatsApp, Messenger, and default messaging apps. For example: 'Hey Meta, send a message to Lisa on Instagram.' Expanded music access and recognition: Users can control music from Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Shazam using Meta AI. You can also ask for music details: 'Hey Meta, what's the name of this song?' or 'Hey Meta, when did this album come out?' Smart visual assistance: Meta AI will soon provide context-aware visual help, such as identifying objects or suggesting food pairings based on what the glasses see. Users can have natural, back-and-forth conversations without saying 'Hey Meta' each time. To activate, say: 'Hey Meta, start live AI.'
