As we count down the hours to Samsung’s big reveal of the Galaxy S25 smartphones, a surprising piece of news has come out from Bloomberg. It’s not about the phones, though, but about something entirely different – earbuds with cameras, a project that both Meta and Samsung might be working on.
The tech world has seen lots of wireless earbuds, but let’s face it, they’ve become a bit dull. Even with all the efforts to make them look better, sound better, and block out noise, there hasn’t been much that’s truly new. That’s where Meta and Samsung could shake things up with earbuds that have cameras built right in.
We don’t know exactly what these cameras will do, but given it’s 2025, we can guess they’ll have something to do with AI. Maybe they’ll help with things like identifying objects or translating languages without you needing to hold up your phone.
There’s no word yet on when these camera earbuds might hit the market. They might not even make it to stores for a few years, if at all. The same goes for any similar product from Apple, which has been rumored for a while now.
Beyond earbuds, Meta is also looking at other cool gadgets. They’re not planning another “Facebook Phone,” but there’s talk of a “Facebook Watch.” This smartwatch has been in the works for quite some time, with lots of starts and stops. Details are scarce, but it might show photos taken by Meta’s smart glasses.
Speaking of smart glasses, Meta is planning to expand their current line, including new models from Ray-Ban and Oakley. They’re also working on a high-end AR product called “Hypernova,” which could cost around $1,000. It won’t be as advanced as the Apple Vision Pro but could be a step up from current offerings.
Looking further ahead, there’s “Artemis,” another AR project from Meta that might offer even more advanced features, potentially giving Apple’s Vision Pro a run for its money by 2027.
This competition between tech giants promises to bring some exciting changes to our gadgets in the coming years. Keep an eye out for what’s next in the world of wearable tech!