Here’s what’s inside Meta’s experimental new smart glasses

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Meta has revealed more information about Aria Gen 2, its experimental smart glasses designed to serve as a test platform for research about augmented reality, AI, and robotics. The glasses pack several improvements into their lightweight frame that could one day translate into consumer products, including an improved eye-tracking system that can track gaze per eye, detect blinks, and estimate the center of pupils. “These advanced signals enable a deeper understanding of the wearer’s visual attention and intentions, unlocking new possibilities for human-computer interaction,” Meta writes. Meta initially announced Aria Gen 2 in February, saying they will “pave the way for future innovations that will shape the next computing platform.” They build upon Meta’s first iteration of the glasses in 2020, which were similarly available for research ... Read full article.