Meta unveils Orion: A potential iPhone competitor
- Meta has invested a decade into developing Orion smart glasses, which aim to merge augmented reality with everyday applications.
- The glasses are currently bulky and expensive, with a projected cost of $10,000 and no immediate release date.
- The company acknowledges the need for substantial advancements in technology to make Orion a viable product in the future.
Meta has been developing its Orion smart glasses for a decade, aiming to create a device that integrates augmented reality with everyday use. The glasses are designed to project application windows onto the lenses, blending digital content with the real world. However, they are currently bulky, expensive at $10,000, and not expected to be available for several years. In contrast, Meta's Ray-Ban Meta glasses, priced at $299, offer a simpler experience and are more accessible, focusing on comfort and daily utility. Despite their popularity, the AI features in Ray-Ban Meta are still in development, facing challenges such as latency and limited app integration. The lack of a keyboard in smart glasses is seen as a potential advantage, promoting a more natural interaction compared to smartphones. Meta acknowledges the need to enhance various features, including AI and augmented reality, to make Orion a viable product in the future.