Mark Zuckerberg recently shared Meta’s plans for holographic AR glasses. The goal is to create a device that replaces your phone with a hands-free, spatial interface. Zuckerberg anticipates three types of smart glasses for everyday use:
- Audio and camera glasses with AI, like the $300 Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses.
- Glasses with a heads-up display (HUD) for notifications, messaging, and AI interaction.
- AR glasses with a full holographic view, allowing users to interact with virtual objects and people as if they were real.
In an interview with YouTuber Kallaway, Zuckerberg described using future Meta AR glasses to play cards or create art with friends, all in a virtual space. The technology aims to be lightweight and comfortable for extended use without disconnecting from reality.
Early versions of these AR glasses might use controllers, but future models will feature eye- and hand-tracking. Meta is also developing a neural wristband for seamless virtual interactions.
While AR glasses from Meta won’t be available this year, the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses are a solid starting point, offering impressive photo and video capabilities. Strong demand has led to quick sell-outs, but Meta is increasing production.
Zuckerberg doesn’t expect glasses to replace phones soon, predicting we’ll still use phones in 10 years, though less frequently as AR technology advances. Meta is working on prototypes but aims for an affordable, high-quality product before large-scale production.
As an early adopter, I’m excited for Meta’s AR glasses and look forward to their release.
