Meta adds Muse AI to smart glasses lineup
Meta is integrating its Muse AI assistant into its smart glasses, letting users ask Muse to help with tasks like tracking workouts or logging meals, all hands-free. The announcement came at Meta's Connect event, alongside updates like navigation by voice, new accessibility features, and a $149 hearing enhancement option. Muse support will roll out soon to existing and new Meta glasses.
- Muse AI will work through voice commands on Meta glasses
- New $149 hearing aid software for mild hearing loss
- Navigation by real-time voice prompts coming soon
- Meta Ray-Ban Display gains photo editing, notification mirroring
- Launch ties AI agent directly to Meta hardware ecosystem
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How it unfolded
- Business Insider Meta is bringing its Muse AI agent to its glasses
- The Verge Muse is coming to Meta smart glasses
- CNET So Many New Meta Glasses: Muse AI Everywhere, and Ray-Bans Without a Camera
- 9to5Mac Meta announces camera-free glasses, dedicated Muse AI gadget, more
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