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Meta reveals Orion AR, its newest smart glasses
During Meta Connect, the company finally officially revealed its new “fully holographic” augmented reality glasses, called Orion.
The device is revealed after months of speculation and arrives equipped with interesting technologies. However, unfortunately, it is still just a presentation version and is not ready to hit the market yet.
One of the highlights of the new device is that it has small projectors that display holograms directly on the lenses, creating an immersive AR experience.
Another highlight is its look and design. For starters, it's not big and heavy like some previous AR products like the Magic Leap, Hololens, or Google Glass, which means it's more comfortable and practical to use on a daily basis. Furthermore, it is also more discreet and does not block the user's view of the real world, as many do. Thus, the user is always aware of what is happening around them and those nearby can still see the face and expression of the person using it in a natural way.
According to Meta, Orion offers a digital experience that goes beyond the limitations of a smartphone screen, superimposing holographic elements onto the real world. The integration of contextual AI will also allow users to interact more intelligently with their surroundings.
The big secret behind Orion's lightness is that not all the necessary technology is exactly on the device. The glasses connect to a wireless “puck” that handles much of the processing and transmits applications and content to the device. Additionally, a bracelet will be used to control gestures and interactions.