Your Meta Ray-Bans just got a big update for free - and it feels like science fiction

The universal translator in later Star Trek series always seemed convenient since it was built directly into the communicator. Now, Meta is officially launching a similar convenience through its smart glasses.

Previously limited to early access in certain countries, the live translation on Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses is expanding to all owners. This means you'll be able to carry on conversations with people in certain languages directly through the glasses. For now, the translation supports English, French, Italian, and Spanish.

How live translation works

Assuming you speak English, here's how this works.

First, tell Meta to start the live translation. Now, let's say someone speaks to you in French, Italian, or Spanish. Your Ray-Ban glasses instantly translate and speak their words into English. You then reply to them in English.

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