Facebook, which is currently expanding its virtual reality applications through Oculus VR, is also actively expanding its augmented reality applications.Get the messageIt is pointed out that Facebook may work with Luxottica Group, which owns brands including LensCrafters, Ray-Ban and Oakley, to create an augmented reality glasses accessory that can operate independently without relying on a mobile phone connection.
There aren't many details about the augmented reality glasses accessory, codenamed "Orion," yet, but it's possible they'll be able to connect to the internet for calls, browse information, watch live streams, and more. It will also operate independently, without the need for additional phone pairing.
However, relevant news indicates that this product is still in the early planning stage, and the actual launch time is expected to fall between 2023 and 2025. It may not even become a practical application product.
on the other hand,The Information websiteIt means that the product jointly developed by Facebook and Luxottica Group will actually be named "Stella". At the same time, the product positioning is more like Spectacles, a pair of glasses with camera functions previously launched by Snap, rather than an augmented reality application. It may even be launched in the next few years at the earliest.
Regardless of which product it is, Facebook is clearly interested in the first-person perspective usage model, and perhaps in the future it will combine its own online community to create a new interactive experience.
