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I went shopping wearing the AI-powered Meta Ray-Bans — here’s what I love and what annoyed me

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I went shopping wearing the AI-powered Meta Ray-Bans — here’s what I love and what annoyed me

I’ve used Meta AI a lot, but I had no idea how much it could transform a typical Target run and a grocery shopping errand. Using Meta Ray-Ban glasses. I was eager to test their AI functionality in a real-life scenario.

These smart glasses combine iconic style with Meta’s cutting-edge features, including AI technology such as voice-command texting, music streaming, video capture and real-time data. At first glance, they look like any regular pair of glasses or sunglasses. Well, on me they look like an oversized pair of glasses — right now the glasses only come in standard size or large, so if you have a small face like me, it might be a little awkward at first. I opted for the clear version so I could use them indoors.

The glasses quickly proved their worth at my local grocery store. As a parent juggling three kids, I’m constantly managing a mental list of what to buy. With the glasses on, I could easily take hands-free notes via voice commands. I could also get texts from my husband such as, “Don’t forget trash bags,” without ever needing to pull out my phone. The result? My focus stayed on finding everything I needed instead of fumbling with a device.

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I started off my weekend errands with a trip to Target. Notorious for being a place I often impulse buy, I was able to take quick photos of products using the built-in camera, rather than adding them to my cart on a whim. This feature allowed me to visually track what caught my attention while also asking Meta for alternative products in real-time.

Whenever I needed more information about a particular product, I asked Meta and was able to get a response without pulling out my phone.

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