I recently had the chance to try out Meta's new Gen 2 smart glasses, which I was initially excited about. The frames themselves are very similar to their predecessor and feel comfortable on my face, but that’s where my enthusiasm ends.
The Gen 2 glasses offer many of the same features as their original version, including the ability to take pictures, record video, play music, and make calls. They also have a better 12-MP camera capable of capturing photos and videos at up to 3K resolution. However, this increased quality comes at the cost of higher price - these frames are $80 more expensive than their predecessor.
One of my favorite features is the AI voice assistant, which allows me to find directions, translate foreign languages live, or even identify objects nearby with surprising accuracy. But when I tried to use it during a walk through San Francisco, I was quickly overwhelmed by Meta's new "Vibes" service - an AI-powered video platform that plays cringeworthy and often disturbing content.
The Vibes feature is a constant stream of AI-generated videos that are supposed to be entertaining but mostly come across as creepy or insensitive. It's like stumbling upon an endless loop of uncanny valley videos, making me question the true purpose of this service. I wish there was an option to opt out of it, but unfortunately, it has become an integral part of my Meta Ray-Ban software experience.
While the glasses themselves are great for capturing the world around me, their increased features have also led to a sense of unease about wearing them in public. The constant reminders that I'm being tracked and analyzed by Meta's AI system make me feel like a creep, even if it is just my own paranoia.
In terms of fashion, these glasses aren't for everyone - they can be quite bold and awkward on some faces. My friends have even told me that I look "wrong" when wearing them in public.
Overall, the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses are a mixed bag. While they offer many great features, their inclusion of Vibes service feels like a misguided attempt to monetize user data through AI-powered videos. As for me, these glasses will be relegated to the back of my closet - I just can't shake off the feeling that I'm being watched and analyzed all the time.
The Gen 2 glasses offer many of the same features as their original version, including the ability to take pictures, record video, play music, and make calls. They also have a better 12-MP camera capable of capturing photos and videos at up to 3K resolution. However, this increased quality comes at the cost of higher price - these frames are $80 more expensive than their predecessor.
One of my favorite features is the AI voice assistant, which allows me to find directions, translate foreign languages live, or even identify objects nearby with surprising accuracy. But when I tried to use it during a walk through San Francisco, I was quickly overwhelmed by Meta's new "Vibes" service - an AI-powered video platform that plays cringeworthy and often disturbing content.
The Vibes feature is a constant stream of AI-generated videos that are supposed to be entertaining but mostly come across as creepy or insensitive. It's like stumbling upon an endless loop of uncanny valley videos, making me question the true purpose of this service. I wish there was an option to opt out of it, but unfortunately, it has become an integral part of my Meta Ray-Ban software experience.
While the glasses themselves are great for capturing the world around me, their increased features have also led to a sense of unease about wearing them in public. The constant reminders that I'm being tracked and analyzed by Meta's AI system make me feel like a creep, even if it is just my own paranoia.
In terms of fashion, these glasses aren't for everyone - they can be quite bold and awkward on some faces. My friends have even told me that I look "wrong" when wearing them in public.
Overall, the Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2 smart glasses are a mixed bag. While they offer many great features, their inclusion of Vibes service feels like a misguided attempt to monetize user data through AI-powered videos. As for me, these glasses will be relegated to the back of my closet - I just can't shake off the feeling that I'm being watched and analyzed all the time.
. On one hand, they're super cool with all their features like taking pics and vids, playing music, and making calls. But on the other hand, that AI voice assistant can be super annoying, especially when it kicks in those weird "Vibes" vids that are just too much 
. And yeah, I feel the same way about wearing them out in public - it's like they're tracking you everywhere 
. Plus, $80 more expensive than the last gen? Not worth it for me, fam 
. They might be sleek and stylish, but not everyone will rock those frames 
. It's all about personal taste, right?
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. It's just this creepy, AI-generated video thing that's supposed to be entertaining but really feels like some kind of weird social experiment. I don't get why they can't just give you an option to opt out, you know? It's like they're trying to sell your attention or something 
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. My friends make fun of me when I wear them out in public and it's just... awkward 
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. The AI features are awesome, no doubt about it... 
especially with the object recognition thingy. But Vibes is just wrong 
all those weird videos can be super unsettling 
. I mean, on one hand, the AI voice assistant is so helpful & fun to use, but then there's this Vibes feature that just feels like they're trying too hard to be edgy 
And don't even get me started on how creeped out I am by all the tracking & analysis going on 
. I can see why you'd wanna opt out of that one 
. And honestly, the price is just not worth it for me - $80 more than the old version? no thanks 
. Still, the camera quality & voice assistant are pretty cool 
. I mean, can't we just opt-out of this tracking stuff already? It feels like they're making us do their bidding with these fancy glasses 
. Overall, I think it's time for Meta to rethink their whole smart glass strategy and just stick to making comfy frames 
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