Meta AI Glasses just received a major v21 software update that makes them far more useful in the real world, especially in noisy places and for music lovers using Spotify. The headline changes are a new Conversation Focus mode that boosts voices around you and an AI‑powered Spotify integration that “soundtracks” whatever you are looking at.
What’s New In The v21 Update
- Conversation Focus amplifies the voice of the person you are talking to while reducing background noise like crowd chatter, traffic, or music.
- A new Spotify integration lets you say “Hey Meta, play a song to match this view” and get a playlist based on what your glasses see and your listening history.
- The update rolls out first to Ray‑Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses users enrolled in Meta’s Early Access program in the US and Canada.
Conversation Focus: Hear People In Noise
- Conversation Focus uses the directional microphones and open‑ear speakers in the glasses to brighten and boost the voice of the person in front of you.
- You can fine‑tune amplification by swiping along the right temple or adjusting it in settings, so it works in a café, metro, or crowded event without overwhelming your ears.
- The feature is not positioned as a medical hearing aid, but it acts like a lightweight audio assist for anyone who struggles to follow conversations in loud environments.
Spotify Integration: “Soundtrack Your View”
- With Spotify connected, you can use Meta AI to generate music that matches what you are looking at by saying something like “Hey Meta, play a song to match this view.”
- The system combines computer vision (understanding what the camera sees) with Spotify’s personalization engine (your tastes and history) to build a context‑aware playlist in real time.
- Examples include triggering festive playlists when looking at holiday decorations or playing tracks related to an album cover you’re seeing in the real world.
Availability And Regional Support
- Conversation Focus is available first via the Early Access Program for Ray‑Ban Meta and Oakley Meta HSTN glasses in the US and Canada, with a broader rollout planned later.
- The Spotify visual music feature (play a song to match this view) is available in English in multiple regions, including India, US, UK, most of Europe, Brazil, Mexico, UAE, and more.
- Meta is also expanding language support on AI glasses with new regional languages like Telugu and Kannada rolling out across India, making the experience more local‑friendly.
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