The future of wearable computing will sit on your face in gear that looks like goggles or sunglasses, Facebook's parent company predicts.

Facebook parent company Meta today unveiled "the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made," called Orion. Meta claims Orion looks and

That’s why today, we’re unveiling Orion, which we believe is the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made. Orion bridges the physical and virtual worlds, putting people at the center so they can be more present, connected and empowered in the world.

This is the physical world with holograms overlaid on,” Mark Zuckerberg, Meta CEO, said after pulling out the chunky black glasses at the Connect conference.

Next-gen AR technology. Meta's Orion glasses bring augmented reality closer to mainstream with lightweight, immersive computing in a wearable device. Potential for always-on computing. Orion allows for discreet, hands-free access to information, integrating computing with real-world surroundings.

Meta Connect 2024 was this week, showcasing new hardware and software to support two of the company's big ambitions: AI and the metaverse. CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced new Quest headsets, updates to Meta’s Llama AI model,

CNBC senior media and tech correspondent Julia Boorstin experienced Meta’s Orion AR glasses prototype, and was impressed by how lightweight they were.

Meta’s unveiling of its Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses at the Connect conference marks a significant leap in AR technology. Unlike virtual reality (VR) headsets, Orion offers a compact, lightweight alternative that overlays digital graphics onto the real world.

There's a long way to go until Meta Orion is in our hands, but there are plenty of AR glasses to keep us occupied in the meantime.

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