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Awesome demo, short simple and to the point. I did not know Meta released smart glasses. Has anybody found them useful or is it more of a novelty?

devon_c 3y ago
They're actually good and have nearly replaced my airpods. I don't need glasses and don't live in SF so I do feel a bit pretentious though. The potential is definitely there and I'd be very surprised if the Meta Reality Labs team haven't already added heaps of features internally and are just waiting or staggering releases.
- TheHumanist 3y ago
  Ok, so how long have you had these? I also was unaware they had released these but they look pretty fun AND the price point is surprisingly approachable. Are you wearing these out in public pretty regularly? Are people noticing the lenses? My main concern with buying these is that I will end up not wearing them in public eventually, which kind of makes them not super useful. I worry about that because I can see some people seeing those lenses and going off on the whole bit about am I filming them? am I filming their kids? And we all now the rabbit hole of uncomfortable public social iteractions this can take one down. So, I worry I would run into too many of these people downtown or something and end up being anxious about even wearing them out anywhere. What is your experience and how long have you been wearing them around in public (if you are)?
  - devon_c 3y ago
    Wore them everyday for 2 weeks and I actually only bought them as I thought I could make something like this (through any hacky means). No one has noticed they're any different, especially outside as I got transition lenses so they just go into normal rayban sunglasses mode. You could have a similar effect if you wore those old "new" 3D glasses out and about. Even colleagues had to squint. If I do ever have a bad interaction with strangers I'll just tell them about the lengths meta have gone through to prevent bad actors. (i.e: knowing you're trying to cover up the flash).
    - TheHumanist 3y ago
      What has Meta done to prevent bad actors?
      - devon_c 3y ago
        No SDK to hack (yet?), bright flash, loud "shutter" sound and anti flash coverup.
- swyx 3y ago
  the sound quality isnt as good as airpods though!
KaiserPro 3y ago
I have the previous version. They make brilliant headphones. They have good microphones so they also work a great hands free, perfect for driving. The cameras are subtle, and only get noticed when you point them out to people. In the street you're not going to notice they are different from any other wayfarer. I don't use the assistant, because I'm never going to say "hey facebook" in public. Nope, fuck that. the video is smooth, even if you are running. the stills are kinda useful for "in the moment" pictures. For the newer version, I think its "hey meta" and they appear to do a lot more than just allow you to read facebook messenger messages.

devon_c 3y ago

They're actually good and have nearly replaced my airpods. I don't need glasses and don't live in SF so I do feel a bit pretentious though. The potential is definitely there and I'd be very surprised if the Meta Reality Labs team haven't already added heaps of features internally and are just waiting or staggering releases.

TheHumanist 3y ago
Ok, so how long have you had these? I also was unaware they had released these but they look pretty fun AND the price point is surprisingly approachable. Are you wearing these out in public pretty regularly? Are people noticing the lenses? My main concern with buying these is that I will end up not wearing them in public eventually, which kind of makes them not super useful. I worry about that because I can see some people seeing those lenses and going off on the whole bit about am I filming them? am I filming their kids? And we all now the rabbit hole of uncomfortable public social iteractions this can take one down. So, I worry I would run into too many of these people downtown or something and end up being anxious about even wearing them out anywhere. What is your experience and how long have you been wearing them around in public (if you are)?
- devon_c 3y ago
  Wore them everyday for 2 weeks and I actually only bought them as I thought I could make something like this (through any hacky means). No one has noticed they're any different, especially outside as I got transition lenses so they just go into normal rayban sunglasses mode. You could have a similar effect if you wore those old "new" 3D glasses out and about. Even colleagues had to squint. If I do ever have a bad interaction with strangers I'll just tell them about the lengths meta have gone through to prevent bad actors. (i.e: knowing you're trying to cover up the flash).
  - TheHumanist 3y ago
    What has Meta done to prevent bad actors?
    - devon_c 3y ago
      No SDK to hack (yet?), bright flash, loud "shutter" sound and anti flash coverup.
swyx 3y ago
the sound quality isnt as good as airpods though!

KaiserPro 3y ago

I have the previous version. They make brilliant headphones. They have good microphones so they also work a great hands free, perfect for driving. The cameras are subtle, and only get noticed when you point them out to people. In the street you're not going to notice they are different from any other wayfarer. I don't use the assistant, because I'm never going to say "hey facebook" in public. Nope, fuck that. the video is smooth, even if you are running. the stills are kinda useful for "in the moment" pictures. For the newer version, I think its "hey meta" and they appear to do a lot more than just allow you to read facebook messenger messages.