Meta AR Glasses And Companion Neural Interface Watch Details Leak With Roadmap – SlashGear

VR headsets are old news at this point, and that’s perhaps why Meta is pushing ahead with plans to release a more capable pair of smart glasses in 2025, at least according to a roadmap viewed and detailed by The Verge. Based on the details shared, this product will be joined by a “neural interface” smartwatch that serves as a companion input device for the glasses, perhaps paving the way for a future in which having a smartphone is no longer necessary. The smart glasses are described as an augmented reality device that may complement one’s day-to-day activities.

Of note, Meta has already released a pair of smart glasses — assuming your definition of “smart glasses” is very broad. The 2021 Meta smart glasses feature a camera and open-ear audio alongside limited voice control. That’s not quite what people imagine when it comes to smart glasses, however, and that’s where the third-generation model will reportedly come in. According to The Verge, the model slated for release in 2025 will include a viewfinder through which the user will get access to some smart features, including real-time language translation and the ability to read incoming texts. That functionality will still be limited compared to the model reportedly scheduled for 2027, however.