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Meta opens Ray-Ban smart glasses to third-party app developers

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Meta is expanding the functionality of its Ray-Ban smart glasses by allowing third-party developers to create apps and games for the device. This move aims to increase the utility of the $800 glasses, which previously had a limited selection of Meta-made applications. Developers can now build for the glasses' display and Neural Band controller, with support for companion mobile apps and web apps, potentially enabling features like information overlays and micro-apps. AI

IMPACT Expands the utility of smart glasses, potentially increasing adoption of AI-powered information overlays and micro-apps.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for an existing hardware device, not a new frontier model release or significant industry shift.

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Meta opens Ray-Ban smart glasses to third-party app developers

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  1. Engadget TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] (Karissa Bell) ·

    Meta is bringing third-party apps and games to its display glasses

    The $800 smart glasses could soon be a lot more useful.

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