Meta Unveils Orion Augmented-Reality Prototype Glasses

Meta has unveiled its Orion augmented-reality glasses. They're a prototype. Orion won't be sold to customers yet. But our Ed Ludlow got to try them on and he reports.
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[Safe-and-effective]

The more time passes, the more I respect the Amish.

[paul]

I use my Ray Ban SmartGlasses almost daily for taking pics, videos & asking the time without carrying my phone. They are more useful then regular sunglasses!

[therealpeter]

I like the reporters, they ask the questions need to be asked and give insightful responses

[jedi]

Silicon carbide was the semiconductor material that enabled the blue LED and with it the white LED revolution in the late 90s. It was in lighting far before power mgmt. Cree Research invented the technology before it became a commodity in the 2010s. It has since rebranded itself as Wolfspeed.

[kashyapchonekar]

I remember reading about them around 6 months ago they cannot be mass manufactured because silicon carbide waveguide tech is considered too high tech to be given to china

[Copa]

Ability to drop in and out of the virtual world whilest in this one, yes i cant believe you phrased it like that on tv, but thats the best description 🎉

[TheLoneComic]

Mark was told ‘acting enlightened will play best.’ Nailed it.

[master]

He knows so much this is a legend, amazing prototype

[ronnidyrholm]

Meta has a big problem, but with these Orion glasses, that problem could become history. As it stands, users can only watch Facebook and Instagram ads when they have at least one hand free. With these Orion glasses, users will be able to watch Facebook and Instagram ads for as long as they stay awake. I guess the next big problem is how to show ads while users are sleeping — but I’m sure Meta already has a prototype for a nightcap that will inject Facebook and Instagram ads into our brains while we sleep.

[stanthefeline]

0:33 Ed looks like a synth, with that serious look on his face.

[Powermovesju]

So will there be a version with prescription using the new material instead of glass? I’d expect everyone won’t wear contacts.

[winterheat]

0:32 is the code name for this glass, "Panda"?

[zGev]

when will it support prescription lenses?

[kathleen]

Can you get them with progressive lenses too?

[dustinkli]

For everyone who can see this comment: THIS IS THE FUTURE OF PERSONAL TECHNOLOGY USE!

[klaymoon]

Wow. So small compared to Apple Vision Pro. And no separate battery pack!I cannot wait to try Meta AR glasses.

[TayoEXE]

"Meta Still Searching for VR Audience After a Decade"

What the heck do you call the 20+ million people who bought a Quest 2 as of 2023?

[lmpldr]

When life is starting to become an episode of BlackMirror..

[orinolsgaard]

Having watched this video and some others, I have absolutely no understanding how this works or what it does. What about Quest 3S?

[stefanodonnofreewebtv]

So, Meta just gave me a sneak peek into the future with their new Orion AR glasses. ** I'm not sure if I should be impressed or terrified. Imagine walking down the street and having your every thought projected onto a giant screen. Privacy? Who needs it? #Meta #AR #Orion #futuretech #privacywho?