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Meta is rolling out its Nov. firmware update across Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
The patch includes longer, better-stabilized video recording.
You can also sync Garmin stats with video captures.
It's no secret that the most surprising upside of owning a pair of Meta Ray-Bans has been the software support, which, over the course of two years, has introduced new camera capabilities, AI features, and other improvements to the world's most popular smart glasses.
The latest November firmware update (v19.2) may be the most significant one yet, as it brings enhanced Garmin integration and more flexible video-recording options for both new and older models.
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The Garmin feature, including the ability to ask Meta AI for live health statistics, was previously exclusive to the Meta Oakley glasses, which are geared toward sports enthusiasts and athletes. Now, even owners of the original Meta Ray-Bans can get in on the action.
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