Meta's Display-Enabled Smart Glasses Get a Game-Changing Handwriting Feature
At CES, Meta unveiled the latest update to its display-enabled smart glasses, which now include a handwriting feature that lets users send messages by tracing letters with their hands. For those enrolled in the company's early access program, this new feature is finally here.
The first thing I noticed when trying out the handwriting feature was how surprisingly intuitive it was. Tracing letters on a table or surface in front of you allows you to quickly write short sentences or even correct typos by swiping from left to right or right to left. It's not perfect - there were instances where the device misread letters, such as swapping an "I" for an "H" - but overall, it was a great experience.
The handwriting feature is part of a bigger update that also includes a new teleprompter mode. Copy and paste up to 16,000 characters into the glasses' display, and you can beam your text in front of you. However, unlike traditional teleprompters, this version doesn't automatically scroll - instead, it displays individual cards that you manually swipe through.
This update is just one of several major additions Meta has made to its smart glasses since launching them late last year. With new features like handwriting and teleprompter mode, the company is clearly committed to keeping its products fresh and up-to-date.
The arrival of this handwriting feature marks a significant shift in how users interact with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. No longer do you have to rely on voice dictation or generic preset replies - now you can send custom messages and replies discreetly, making it easier to communicate without drawing attention to yourself.
Meta's display-enabled smart glasses are part of a broader trend of wearable technology that combines style with functionality. With its latest update, the company is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this space, offering users a more expressive and engaging way to interact with their devices.
The rollout of this new feature, along with the teleprompter mode, will likely be met with excitement from early access program participants. However, it remains to be seen when these updates will become available to the wider public - Meta hasn't yet announced an official timeline for this rollout.
At CES, Meta unveiled the latest update to its display-enabled smart glasses, which now include a handwriting feature that lets users send messages by tracing letters with their hands. For those enrolled in the company's early access program, this new feature is finally here.
The first thing I noticed when trying out the handwriting feature was how surprisingly intuitive it was. Tracing letters on a table or surface in front of you allows you to quickly write short sentences or even correct typos by swiping from left to right or right to left. It's not perfect - there were instances where the device misread letters, such as swapping an "I" for an "H" - but overall, it was a great experience.
The handwriting feature is part of a bigger update that also includes a new teleprompter mode. Copy and paste up to 16,000 characters into the glasses' display, and you can beam your text in front of you. However, unlike traditional teleprompters, this version doesn't automatically scroll - instead, it displays individual cards that you manually swipe through.
This update is just one of several major additions Meta has made to its smart glasses since launching them late last year. With new features like handwriting and teleprompter mode, the company is clearly committed to keeping its products fresh and up-to-date.
The arrival of this handwriting feature marks a significant shift in how users interact with the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses. No longer do you have to rely on voice dictation or generic preset replies - now you can send custom messages and replies discreetly, making it easier to communicate without drawing attention to yourself.
Meta's display-enabled smart glasses are part of a broader trend of wearable technology that combines style with functionality. With its latest update, the company is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in this space, offering users a more expressive and engaging way to interact with their devices.
The rollout of this new feature, along with the teleprompter mode, will likely be met with excitement from early access program participants. However, it remains to be seen when these updates will become available to the wider public - Meta hasn't yet announced an official timeline for this rollout.