Meta is reportedly developing an AI pendant
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant to begin testing next year, building on technology from its recent acquisition, Limitless. This initiative is part of a broader strategy including new AI glasses and a "Wearables for Work" subscription, aimed at revitalizing its struggling Reality Labs division.
Meta is reportedly developing an AI-powered pendant, with plans to begin testing it within the next year. This new device builds upon the technology of Limitless, an AI device startup acquired by Meta, which previously created an AI pendant for recording conversations. Meta had stated that the acquisition would accelerate its work on AI-enabled wearables.
However, earlier AI wearables have struggled to gain traction with consumers. Reasons for this could include privacy concerns, ineffective marketing, or a lack of practical utility. Despite these past challenges, companies like OpenAI and Meta continue to invest in this sector.
The internal memo also reveals Meta's intentions to expand its range of AI-powered glasses and introduce a business subscription service named "Wearables for Work." These ambitious plans indicate Meta's determination to bolster its hardware-focused Reality Labs division, which recorded a $4 billion loss in the first quarter of this year.
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