SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook on Wednesday announced it would launch its own smart glasses next year which connect to smartphones as part of an alliance with eyewear titan EssilorLuxottica.
Technical specifications of the smart glasses to be produced by the Franco-Italian firm were not disclosed.The partnership will blend Facebook apps and technologies with Luxottica brands and Essilor lens technology in smart glasses that tap into the internet to help people stay connected with friends and family.
Zuckerberg cautioned that there is still much work to be done to perfect stylish glasses infused with sophisticated augmented reality capabilities. “Such a device could help us perform everyday tasks better – like finding your keys, navigating a new city, or capturing a moment; but it could also open up an entirely new way of moving through the world.”Facebook stressed privacy and data protection are priorities in the project, particularly when it comes to cameras built into eyewear.