With the aim of integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives, Meta is likely working on AI-assisted earphones with cameras. As per a new report, these earphones might provide users with contextual information about their surroundings and offer real-time translation. Take a look at the expected details of the AI-assisted earbuds.
Meta AI-assisted earphones details
- According to a report by The Information, these AI-assisted earphones with camera are codenamed “Camerabuds.”
- They are touted to offer AI capabilities for foreign language translation and real-time object identification.
- As per the report, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reviewing several design concepts for the expected AI-assisted earphones.
- However, it is currently not clear if they are over-the-ear headphones or in-ear earbuds.
- The report mentions that Meta is exploring a new miniature camera technology in earphones with Ear Micro, an electronics company in Kansas, for this project.
- It also states that the project is facing some technical challenges, such as concerns about overheating and hair obstructing the camera.
- Furthermore, there are privacy concerns as well regarding the use of cameras on wearable devices.
There is no official confirmation about the Meta’s AI-assisted earphones. But, this is not the first time the company is developing wearables with a camera. The company also launched Snapdragon-powered Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses last year, starting at $299, which is approximately Rs 25,000. The smart glasses are yet to see a launch in India.
There were speculations that the company might bring dual camera-equipped smartwatches, but later reports said that the tech giant halted the development of the project.
